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What is the equation of the line whose slope is 4 and passes through thepoint (3,5)? *

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slope = 4

point (3,5)

the equation is of the form y = mx + b


\begin{gathered} 5=4(3)+b \\ 5=12+b \\ 5-12=12+b-12 \\ b=-7 \end{gathered}

the equation is


y=4x-7

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