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OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's been a while. Halp.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write the equation of the line that passes through (–2, 6) and (2, 14) in slope-intercept form.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I've solved the slope as 1/2, but I don't know what else to do.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Just kidding the slope is 2

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

use y=mx+c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do I solve for b?

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

try using b = y - mx

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

c is the y intercept see when x=0 what is the y?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I thought b was the y intercept ;n;

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

b and c are same, i am taking it c and you are taking b

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

you know m=2 use x=-2 and y=6 b = y -mx b = 6 -2*-2 b = 6 + 4 b = 10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OHHHHHH I remember now. Thanks. I appreciate it.

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

Therefore, y = 2X + 10

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

good job @wolf1728

OpenStudy (wolf1728):

thanks arind :-)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

One more... Write the equation of a line with a slope of –1 and a y-intercept of –6. I got y = –x – 6.

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

it is correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

YAY :D I'm supposed too be reading this lesson, but this website is so much more helpful.

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