Question

given the point (1,4) and (3,10) find the slope of the line passing through these points and write its equation in slope -intercept form

Answer 1

Slope m = (10 − 4)/(3 − 1) = 6/2 = 3.

Use y = mx + b and point (1,4): 4 = 3(1) + b → b = 1.

Equation: y = 3x + 1.