Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the graph shown. (0, 2) (2, \text{\textminus}4)
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We can do this by using the formula: slope = (change in y) / (change in x) We can choose any two points on the line to calculate the slope. Let's use the given points (0, 2) and (4, 6): slope = (6 - 2) / (4 - 0) = 4 / 4 = 1 So the slope of the line is 1. Show more…
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