SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope intercept form

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Question 499616: The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope intercept form
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The slope of a line is 2 and the point (5, 8) is on the line. Express the line in slope intercept form
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Use y = mx + b to find b
8 = 2*5 + b
b = -2
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y = 2x - 2