Write a function in the form y=mx+b for the line that contains the points (-8.3, -5.2) and (6.4,9.5)

y = x + 3.1

Step-by-step explanation:

As we move from (-8.3, -5.2) to (6.4,9.5), the horizontal change ("run") is 14.7 and the vertical change is 14.7.  Thus, the slope is m = rise / run = 14.7 / 14.7 = 1.

Write out y = mx + b.  Because  m = 1, we have

9.5 = 1(6.4) + b, or  9.5 = 6.4 + b, with the result that b = 3.1

and so the desired equation is                 y = x + 3.1

if a = 1,   and b = 2, then the answer is 47.99999999. if you round that to the nearest whole number, the answer is 48.