Finding Linear Equation from Two Points

Write a linear equation that has coordinates (0, 1) and (2, 7).

Write a linear equation that has coordinates (-4, 2) and (-5, 4).

Write a linear equation that has coordinates (2, -4) and (4, -3).

The set of data in the table represents coordinates on a line. What is the equation for the line?

Write a linear equation that has coordinates (-2, 2) and (0, -1).

The set of data in the table represents coordinates on a line. What is the equation for the line?

Which variable represents slope?

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Which variable represents the y-intercept?

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Which variable represents a y-coordinate?

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Which variable represents an x-coordinate?

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