SOLUTION: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of 2 and contains the point (1, 1)

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Question 622691: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of 2 and contains the point (1, 1)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Line with m = 2 and passing thru (1,1)

General format for an Equation of a Line is:  y+=+highlight%28m%29x+%2B+b

This Line: m = 2

 y = 2x + b    | Using Pt(1,1) to solve for b

 1+=+2%2A1+%2B+b

 1 = 2 + b

-1 = b 

 y = 2x -1