There are 12 men in the dance recital.
8x=32
X=4
3(4)=12
-2=x1 7=y1 -8=x2 4=y2
Y=Mx+b
Y2-y1 = 4-7 =-3
X2-x1 = -8-(-2) = -6
M (slope) = 3
Use the coordinate (-8, 4)
Y = MX + B = 4 = 3(-8) + b
4 = -24+ B
Add 24 to both sides to keep your equation balanced
B equals 28
Y = 3X + 28
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