SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope-interceThe slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slo

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Question 621648: The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope-interceThe slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope-intercept formpt form
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The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line.
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Use y = mx + b and the point to find b, the y-intercept
8 = 2*5 + b
b = -2
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y = 2x - 2