SOLUTION: how do i write an equation of a line when i am given the point and the slope?

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Question 393431: how do i write an equation of a line when i am given the point and the slope?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do i write an equation of a line when i am given the point and the slope?
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One way to do it.
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If the point is (a,b) and the slope is m
the equation is:
y-b = m(x-a)
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Cheers,
Stan H.