SOLUTION: i have an alegbraic principles question: Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line having the given slope and passing through the given point: m = 3, (4,2) thanks!

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Question 169518: i have an alegbraic principles question:
Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line having the given slope and passing through the given point:
m = 3, (4,2)
thanks!
Lisa
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
okay, we find b thru points (4,2) w/ slope=3.
Via Slope intercept Form;
y=mx%2Bb
2=3%284%29%2Bb
b=2-12=-10, y-intercept
Therefore, eqn ---> highlight%28y=3x-10%29, Answer
We see in the graph:
-------> see Line passes thru points (4,2)
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Thank you,
Jojo