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Write an equation in slope intercept form that passes through the points (-4,1),(0,3)

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Answer:


y=(1)/(2)x+3

Explanation:

Slope intercept form is y = mx + b

Since the y-intercept is (0,3), b must equal 3.

(-4 * 1) + 3 = -1, so m cannot be 1.

(-4 * 0.5) + 3 = 1, so m is 0.5 or 1/2.

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