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What is the equation of the line that passes through (0,2) and (4,6)

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Answer: y = x+2

Explanation: Recall the formula of a line: y=mx+b

Use the point slope formula, (y2-y1) / (x2-x1). 2-0 / 6-4 = 2 / 2 = 1. So the slope is 1.

Next, you must find the b value, or the y-intercept. One of the points given is (0,2) which is the y-intercept.
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