2 years ago

Find the equation of the line shown;

Mathematics

2 answers:

cestrela7 [59]2 years ago

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Answer:

see below

Step-by-step explanation:

From the graph the slope is -1 and the y-intercept is 9. Therefore we can use slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) which will be y = -x + 9.

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Snowcat [4.5K]2 years ago

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Answer: Assuming it means slope-intercept, the answer would be y=-2x+9

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