SOLUTION: Using the point slope formula write an equation of the line given the following:The slope is 5, and the line passes through the point (-1,-3)

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Question 217355: Using the point slope formula write an equation of the line given the following:The slope is 5, and the line passes through the point (-1,-3)
Answer by elima4(15) About Me  (Show Source):
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We start with the slope-intercept formula;
y=mx + b
m= slope = 5
y=5x + b
now we use the point given in the equation for our x and y to solve for b;
-3 = 5(-1) + b
-3 = -5 + b
2 = b;
Now we rewrite the equation;
y = 5x + 2
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