dentify the slope of the graphed line:

Identify the y-intercept of the graphed line:
Identify the slope of the line given by the equation:
Identify the y-intercept of the line given by the equation:

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To help you with identifying the slope and y-intercept of a graphed line or the one given by an equation, I'll explain how to do so.

Graph of a Line:

  1. Slope (m):

    • The slope of the line can be found by selecting two points on the line, (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂).
    • Use the formula:
      \[ m = \frac{(y₂ - y₁)}{(x₂ - x₁)} \]
  2. Y-Intercept (b):

    • The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. This is the value of y when x = 0. You can identify this point directly from the graph.

Equation of a Line:

For a line given in slope-intercept form, which is usually written as: \[ y = mx + b \]

  1. Slope (m):

    • The coefficient of x in the equation represents the slope.
  2. Y-Intercept (b):

    • The constant term (the value that does not multiply x) represents the y-intercept.

If you provide specific data or an equation, I can help determine the slope and y-intercept for you!