Answer:
B. 
Step-by-step explanation:
First, find the <em>rate of change</em> [<em>slope</em>]:


Then use the Slope-Intercept Formula instead of the <em>Point-Slope Formula</em> because you get it done faster that way. It does not matter which ordered pair you choose:
−9 = 3 + b
−12 = b

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−5 = 7 + b
−12 = b

** You see? I told you it did not matter which ordered pair you choose because you will ALWAYS get the exact same result.
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Answer:
-4/3
Step-by-step explanation:
1. The slope formula is in the form y2-y1/x2-x1
2. Use one set of points as (x1, y1), and the other as (x2, y2).
3. Plug the points into the corresponding equation variables
4. Solve: (-4 - 4)/(1 -(-5)) = -8/6
-8/2 = -4, 6/2 = 3
-8/6 = -4/3
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Break down the word expression:</u>
The sum of 5 and b divided by two
the sum (+) of 5 and b (5 + b) divided by 2.
<u>Expression:</u>

Parentheses represent that we need to add first, in order to divide the sum by 2.