SOLUTION: write an equation for the line with slope 5 going through point (1,2)

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Question 380830: write an equation for the line with slope 5 going through point (1,2)
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the equation has slope 5, the equation is in the form y = 5x + b. This line goes through the point (1,2) so we can substitute x,y to obtain b:
2 = 5(1) + b
b = -3
Thus the equation is y = 5x - 3.