SOLUTION: what is the equation of a line that contains the point (1,6) and has a y=intercept of 4

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Question 1025069: what is the equation of a line that contains the point (1,6) and has a y=intercept of 4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the slope using the two points (1,6) and (0,4).
m=%284-6%29%2F%280-1%29=%28-2%29%2F%28-1%29=2
Now use the point-slope form with either point,
y-4=2%28x-0%29
highlight%28y=2x%2B4%29