SOLUTION: for each line described, wtie the equation in point-slope form. 17. Slope: 2, y intercept: -1

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Question 33396: for each line described, wtie the equation in point-slope form. 17. Slope: 2, y intercept: -1
Answer by mukhopadhyay(490) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope intercept form is y=mx+b, where m = slope;
As slope = 2, y = 2x+b;
As y-intercept is -1, (0,-1) is a point on the line;
y = 2x+b
=> -1 = b;
Answer: The required equation is y=2x-1;