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What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (2, -4) and (0, 8)?

A. y = 6 x + 8
B. y = 2 x + 8
C. y = -6 x + 8
D. y = -2 x + 8

(What about this one, please?)

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

the equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y-intercept )

To calculate m use the gradient formula

m = ( y₂ - y₁ ) / ( x₂ - x₁ )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (2, - 4) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (0, 8)

m = [tex]\frac{8+4}{0-2}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{12}{-2}[/tex] = - 6

note the line passes through the point (0, 8) ⇒ c = 8

y = - 6x + 8 → C