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What is the equation in point slope form of the line that passes through the point (2 , 4) and has a slope of 3

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use point slope form y - y1 = M(x - x1)

y - 4 = 3(x - 2) Plug into Point Slope form

y - 4 = 3x - 6 Distribute the 3

-4 -4 Subtract 4 from both sides

y = 3x - 10 This is the equation of a line that passes through the point (2 , 4) and has a slope of 3

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