Step-by-step explanation:
1.) Plug in one of the points.
y = 8x + b
6 = 8(4) + b
2.) Solve for b (or [?])

32 cancels out on the right side.
Subtract 32 from 6, which is -26
3.) -26 = b
4.) Check with other point:
-2 = 8(3) + b
-2 = 24 + b
Cancel out 24 on the right side: 24-24 = 0
-2 - 24 = -26
-26 = b
In this problem your answer would be < the gator likes larger numbers
Answer:
5.8 m
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the Pythagorean Theorem (a² + b² = c²) you get the equation a² + 1.5² = 6² (or 1.5² + b² = 6²). Then you solve from there and rounding to the first decimal place you get 5.8