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Write an equation for the line that passes through (8,6) and (-8,2)​

User Sharline
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Answer:

y=1/4x+4

Explanation:

1. y1-y2/x1-x2 = slope

6-2/8--8

6-2/8+8

4/16

1/4 = slope

2. y=mx+b (m=slope and b= y-intercept)

y=1/4x+b

(plug in one set of coordinates for x and y)

6=1/4(8)+b

6=2+b

6-2=b

4=b

(plug in 4 as y-intercept)

y=1/4x+4

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