SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line passing through (1,2) with a slope of m=1

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: What is the equation of the line passing through (1,2) with a slope of m=1 This question is from textbook beginning algebra

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What is the equation of the line passing through (1,2) with a slope of m=1
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Equation Form: y = mx + b
You are told y=2 when x=1 and m=1; solve for "b".
2 = 1*1 + b
b = 1
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EQUATION:
y = x + 1
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Stan H.