SOLUTION: How do I write an equation in slope-intercept form given the following: m=5(2,7)

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Question 759378: How do I write an equation in slope-intercept form given the following:
m=5(2,7)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation in slope-intercept form given the following:
slope = m=5 and passing thru (2,7)
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Form:
y = mx + b
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Solve for "b":
7 = 5*2 + b
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b = -3
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Equation:
y = 5x - 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.