equation of a line on a grid

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Problem

equation of a line on a grid

Step-by-step solution

The line passes through (0, 2) and (4, 0). The slope is $(0-2)/(4-0) = -2/4 = -0.5$. The y-intercept is 2. The equation is $y = mx + b$.

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Answer

$y = -0.5x + 2$