SOLUTION: A line passes through the point (-8,-7) and has a slope of 2 . Write an equation for this line.

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Question 776802: A line passes through the point (-8,-7) and has a slope of 2 . Write an equation for this line.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Using equation:
y - b = m(x - a)
a = -8, b = -7 and m = 2
y -(-7) = 2(x - (-8))
y + 7 = 2(x + 8)
y + 7 = 2x + 16
y = 2x + 16 - 7
y = 2x + 9
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