College Algebra (10th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321979478
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 4 - Section 4.2 - Building Linear Models from Data - 4.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 287: 2

Answer

$y-4=2(x-1).$

Work Step by Step

We know that by the Slope Formula: if $P_1(x_1,y_1)$ and $P_2(x_2,y_2)$ are on a line, then the slope is: $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$. Hence here: $m=\frac{8-4}{3-1}=2.$ Hence here: $y-4=2(x-1).$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.