SOLUTION: Using the point-slope equation, find the equation containing (2, -3) and slope m = 5

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Question 624910: Using the point-slope equation, find the equation containing (2, -3) and slope m = 5
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+mx%2Bb

-3+=+%285%29%282%29%2Bb

-3+=+10%2Bb

-3-10+=+b

-13+=+b

b+=+-13

So the equation of the line is y+=+5x-13

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