SOLUTION: For the straight line defined by the points (1, 53) and (3, 87), determine the slope and y-intercept.do not round off the answer.

Question 536858: For the straight line defined by the points (1, 53) and (3, 87), determine the slope and y-intercept.do not round off the answer.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Slope = ( change in y ) / ( change in x )
( 1, 53 ) and ( 3, 87 )
Slope =
Slope =
Slope =
If the straight line is in this form:
, is the slope,
and is the y-intercept
So far I have

Substitute one of th points for x and y

The y-intercept is
Here's a plot:

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