SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line that goes through the point ( 3 , -5 ) and has a slope of 2. Write your answer in slope intercept form (that is when the equation is simplified and the

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Question 180273: Find the equation of a line that goes through the point ( 3 , -5 ) and has a slope of 2. Write your answer in slope intercept form (that is when the equation is simplified and the y is isolated
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = mx + b
since we know the slope and one point, substitute those in the equation to find b;
-5 = 2(3) + b
-5 = 6 + b
-5 - 6 = b
-11 = b
so the equation would be;
y = 2x - 11
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