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Writing Linear Functions — Quiz

Question 4 • Mathematics 8

Emelina wrote the equation of a line in point-slope form as shown. open paren y plus 4 close paren is equal to 3 times open paren x plus 2 close paren What is Emelina’s equation in slope-intercept form?

Answer
A
y is equal to 3 x minus 4
B
y is equal to 3 x plus 2
C
y is equal to 3 x plus 10
D
y is equal to 3 x minus 10

Explanation

Distribute the 3 on the right: y + 4 = 3x + 6. Subtract 4 from both sides to isolate y, giving y = 3x + 2. Emelina’s equation in slope-intercept form is y = 3x + 2, choice B.

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