SOLUTION: The slope and one point on the line are given. In each case, find the equation of that line, ( write the equation for each line in slope-intercept form. (-2,-5); m=2

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Question 470172: The slope and one point on the line are given. In each case, find the equation of that line, ( write the equation for each line in slope-intercept form.
(-2,-5); m=2
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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An equation of a line through a point P(x1 , y1) with slope m is given by
y-y1=m%28x-x1%29
Point (-2,-5), then x1=-2 and y1=-5
the slope is m=2
y-%28-5%29=2%28x-%28-2%29%29
y%2B5=2x%2B4
y=2x%2B4-5
y=2x-1 the equation of a line