SOLUTION: what is the equation of the line that has a slope of 6 and passes through the point (5,-12)?

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Question 234871: what is the equation of the line that has a slope of 6 and passes through the point (5,-12)?
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what is the equation of the line that has a slope of 6 and passes through the point (5,-12)?
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Use y = mx + b to find b
-12 = 6*5 + b
b = -42
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y = 6x -42