Write the equation of the line through the points (4,5) and (12,9)

Mathematics

2 answers:

Vinil7 [7]2 years ago

3 0

Answer:

y - 9 = 1/2 (x - 12)

Step-by-step explanation:

find slope:

9-5 = 4, 12 - 4 = 8, slope = 1/2

put in point-slope form:

y - 9 = 1/2 (x - 12)

torisob [31]2 years ago

3 0

Y = 1/2x + 3 is the answer

to even check plug in the points

5 = 1/2(4) +3
5=2+3
5=5

9=1/2(12) + 3
9=6 + 3
9=9

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