To write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\), where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept, we need two key details about the line:
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The Slope (\(m\)): This is found by determining how much \(y\) increases or decreases as \(x\) increases. It can be calculated using two points on the line: \(m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}\).
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The Y-Intercept (\(b\)): This is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, which can be directly read from the graph.
Without the visual of the graph, I can't tell you the exact values, but here’s how you would set it up:
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Identify two points on the line. For example, say one point is (1, 2) and another point is (3, 4).
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Calculate the slope: \[ m = \frac{4 - 2}{3 - 1} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 \]
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Find the y-intercept. Suppose the line crosses the y-axis at (0, 1), then \(b = 1\).
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Substitute these values into the slope-intercept form: \[ y = 1x + 1 \quad \text{or simplified} \quad y = x + 1. \]
Your final answer will depend on the specific points on the graph. For example, if you found the slope as \( \frac{1}{2} \) and y-intercept as 3, the equation would be: \[ y = \frac{1}{2}x + 3. \]
If you can provide the points or any specifics from the graph, I can help you determine the exact equation.