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There is a line that includes the point (6,9) and has a slope of 1. What is it’s equation in slope-intercept form?

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The line passes through (6,9)

The slope is 1

Take a second point (x,y) along the line;

Slope = Change in y-axis divide by change in x-axis

(y - 9)/(x - 6) = 1

y - 9 = x - 6

y = x + 3

The equation in slope-intercept form is;

y = x + 3