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  • 02-09-2017
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For the straight line defined by the points (3, 59) and (5, 87), determine the slope and y-intercept. do not round the answers.

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texaschic101
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  • 02-09-2017
(3,59)(5,87)
slope = (87 - 59) / (5 - 3) = 28/2 = 14 <== ur slope

y = mx + b
slope(m) = 14
use either of ur points...(3,59)...x = 3 and y = 59
now we sub and find b, the y int
59 = 14(3) + b
59 = 42 + b
59 - 42 = b
17 = b <=== ur y int (0,17)
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