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A line has a slope of 1/4 and passes through the point (4,8). Write the equation of the line in slope intercept form.​

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Answer:

y = 1/4x +7

Explanation:

Slope intercept form is

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = 1/4 x +b

Substitute the point into the equation

8 = 1/4(4) +b

8 = 1 +b

Subtract 1 from each side

8-1 =b

7 =b

y = 1/4x +7

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