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Write an equation of the line with the given​ slope, m, and​ y-intercept left parenthesis 0 comma b right parenthesis(0,b).

User Tbowden
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Slope = m

Point = (0,b)

Use the point-slope formula.

y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

y - b = m(x - 0)

y - b = mx - 0

y = mx - 0 + b

y = mx + b

Done!
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