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Find the value of b if it is known that the graph of y=−3x+b goes through point: N(5, 2)
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Find the value of b if it is known that the graph of y=−3x+b goes through point: N(5, 2)

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Into the equation y=−3x+b substitute 5 for x and 2 for y, obtaining:

2 = -3(5) + b. Then 2 = -15 + b, or b = 17.

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