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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the equation of the line? A. y=-1/2x+3 B. y=1/2x-3 C. y=x-3 D. y= -x-3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Equation of a line is: y = mx + b where m = slope b = y-coordinate therefore, y = mx + b is just a line shifted up (or down) "b" units. It looks like your line is shifted down by _____ to find your slope, you know that \[slope = m = \frac{ rise }{ run }\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

u sure?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

He's correct. But it might help to know why for future reference.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you all agree C is the correct answer? Because I think so to

OpenStudy (anonymous):

WHERS MY MEDAL :" ( ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:'(

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im sorry jack, next time.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

You don't explain WHY. How is she supposed to know how it's "C" ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

fine :/

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