You know the equation is
y = mx + b
So, plug in the data they gave you:
3 = 2/5 (10) + b
3 = 4+b
b = -1
So, the equation is
y = 2/5 x - 1
Since this is called the slope-intercept form of a line, take a stab at the y-intercept. (Hint: that is the point on the graph where x=0)
slope=2/5,{10, 3} is on the line
find the y-intercept: y= mx + b
___ = {---} ____ +b
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