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Write the slope-intercept form of the equation for the line

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation for the line-example-1

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Answer: y=3x-1

Explanation:

(1,2) and (-1,-4) are on the so we could use then to find the slope.

2-(-4)=6

1-(-1)= 2

6/2=3

We know the y-intercept is -1 because the line passes through (0,-1) which is on the y axis. And the y-intercept is when x is 0.

so the equation will be y = 3x -1

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Answer:

y=3x-1

Explanation:

start at (-1,-4) and go up 6 and over 2, thats your slope or m.

the y intercept is -1

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