SOLUTION: Pedro decides to draw a line through the points (1,2) and (4,7). Create an equation for Pedro's line of best fit that models y in terms of x

Question 741599: Pedro decides to draw a line through the points (1,2) and (4,7). Create an equation for Pedro's line of best fit that models y in terms of x
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pedro decides to draw a line through the points (1,2) and (4,7). Create an equation for
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slope = (7-2)/(4-1) = 5/3
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
2 = (5/3)1 + b
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b = 1/3
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Equation:
y = (5/3)x + (1/3)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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