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Write equation of a line in point slope form that passes through (3,8) and has a slope of
5?

User Ankur Soni
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Answer:

y = 5x - 7

Explanation:

(3 , 8) ; slope(m) = 5

Equation of the line: y - y₁ = m( x- x₁)

y - 8 = 5(x - 3)

y -8 = 5x - 5*3

y-8 = 5x - 15

y = 5x - 15 +8

y = 5x - 7

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