Question

Examine the following graph of y=14x+2.

The line for the equation y equals one-fourth X plus 2.

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If the point (−4,b)
is on this line, what is the value of b?

Enter your answer as the correct value, like this: 42

Answer 1

b = 1.

Explanation:

Substitute x - -4 into the equation

y = 1/4 x + 2

y = 1/4(-4) + 2

y = -1 + 2

y = 1.

So b = 1.