Use the Slope-Intercept Form to Write an Equation of the Line

question 154

Multiple Choice

Use the slope-intercept form to write an equation of the line that passes through the given points. Use
function notation where y = f(x) .
- $( 10,2 )$ and $( 8,10 )$

• A) \(f ( x ) = - 4 x + 38\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = - 4 x + 42\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = 4 x + 38\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = - 4 x - 42\)

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