SOLUTION: m=3(6,2) write the slope intercept equation for the line the given slope

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Question 444622: m=3(6,2)
write the slope intercept equation for the line the given slope
Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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I assume you mean there is a line with slope = 3 that goes through the point (6,2).
y = 3x + b
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But what is b?
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Well, we're told the point (6,2) is on the line.
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2 = 3(6) + b
2 = 18 + b
So, b = -16
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y = 3x - 16
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