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Write an equation in the form y = mx + b for the line that passes through (1, -10) and has a slope of 3.
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Write an equation in the form y = mx + b for the line that passes through (1, -10) and has a slope of 3.

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You do this one in the same way.

Plug in the slope of 3 for m, and the x-y coordinates (1,10)

10=3(1)+b

Solve for b.

10=3+b
b=7

Your equation is: y=3x+7
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