SOLUTION: Use the form y=mx +b for linear equations. Write the equation for the following relation. E = {(x, y): (2, 15), (5, 30), (8, 45), . . .}

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Question 617619: Use the form y=mx +b for linear equations.
Write the equation for the following relation.
E = {(x, y): (2, 15), (5, 30), (8, 45), . . .}

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation for the following relation.
E = {(x, y): (2, 15), (5, 30), (8, 45), . . .}
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Using (2,15); (5,30)
slope = (30-15)/(5-2) = 15/3 = 5
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Form: y = mx + b
15 = 5*2 + b
b = 5
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Equation:
y = 5x + 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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