SOLUTION: write the equation of the line in slope- intercept form that passes through (-2,7) with a slope of 3

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Question 21144: write the equation of the line in slope- intercept form that passes through (-2,7) with a slope of 3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A line has the form y = mx + b
You are given x=2, y=7 and m=3.
So, 7=3(2)+b
Therefore b = 1
So the equation is y = 3x +1
Cheers,
Stan H.