Question

For the straight line defined by the points (4, 59) and (6, 83), determine the slope and y-intercept. do not round the answers.

Answer 1

Slope=(59-83)/(4-6)=12
equation of the line:
(y-59)/(x-4)=12
y-59=12x-48
y=12x+11
put x=0, y=11
so the y-intercept is 11