SOLUTION: What is the process/pattern of this problem. Input/output 2/1 1/3 0/5

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Question 787573: What is the process/pattern of this problem.
Input/output
2/1
1/3
0/5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the process/pattern of this problem.
Input/output
2/1
1/3
0/5
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Notice that y decreases by 2 when x increases by 1.
That means the slope = -2
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Notice that y = 5 when x = 0.
That means te y-intercept is 5
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Equation:
y = -2x + 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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