SOLUTION: write an equation of a line that has a slope of 5 and passes through (-6,8)

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Question 862738: write an equation of a line that has a slope of 5 and passes through (-6,8)
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write an equation of a line that has a slope of 5 and passes through (-6,8)
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Standard form of equation for a line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
For given line:
y=5x+b
find b using given coordinates which are on the line:
8=5*(-6)+b
b=30+8=38
Equation of line: y=5x+38