SOLUTION: Write a rule for the linear funtction whoes graph has slope m and contains the given point. m=3; (-2,2)

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Question 569565: Write a rule for the linear funtction whoes graph has slope m and contains the given point. m=3; (-2,2)
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Write a rule for the linear function whoes graph has slope m and contains the given point. m=3; (-2,2)
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Using the format: mx + b = y
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replace m and y to find b
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3(-2) + b = 2
-6 + b = 2
b = 2 + 6
b = 8
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The equation: y = 3x + 8