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Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (-1, 4) and (0, 2)

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Answer:

y = -2x + 2

General Formulas and Concepts

Pre-Alg

  • Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

  • m - slope
  • b - y-intercept

Slope Formula:
m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-1, 4)

y-intercept (0, 2)

Step 2: Find slope m

  1. Substitute:
    m=(2-4)/(0+1)
  2. Subtract/Add:
    m=(-2)/(1)
  3. Divide:
    m=-2

Step 3: Write linear equation

y = -2x + 2

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