The slope of a linear function is given by the formula:
slope = (change in y)/(change in x)
Using the coordinates (-4,4) and (4,6), we can calculate the change in y and the change in x as follows:
change in y = 6 - 4 = 2
change in x = 4 - (-4) = 8
Therefore, the slope = 2/8 = 1/4.
To find the y-intercept, we can substitute the coordinates of one of the points into the equation for a linear function, which is:
y = mx + b
Using the point (-4,4), we have:
4 = (1/4)(-4) + b
Multiplying through by 4, we get:
16 = -4 + 4b
Rearranging the equation, we have:
20 = 4b
Dividing through by 4, we get:
b = 5
Therefore, the y-intercept of the graph g is 5.
In conclusion, the slope of the graph g is 1/4 and the y-intercept is 5.
The graph of linear function g passes through the points (-4, 4) and (4, 6), as shown. What are the slope and y-intercept of the graph g?
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