SOLUTION: The table shows y as a function of x X Y 3 6 6 8 9 10 12 12 What linear equation best describes the relationship between x and y

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Question 1013252: The table shows y as a function of x
X Y
3 6
6 8
9 10
12 12
What linear equation best describes the relationship between x and y
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The table shows y as a function of x
X Y
3 6
6 8
9 10
12 12
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Form:: y = mx + b
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slope = m = (8-6)/(6-3) = 2/3
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Substitute and solve for "b"::
8 = (2/3)6 + b
b = 4
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Equation:: y = (2/3)x + 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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