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The graph of the equation y=2x+b passes through the point (b, -3). Find b. PLZ SHOW WORK!

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Substitute in the points. It doesn't matter if they ar pe variables or not, since the variable b is used already in the equation, making it possible to find.

Substitute in the y value for the y in the equation and do the same for the x.

-3=2b+b
-3=3b
-1=b

b is -1.

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