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what is the equation of a line with a slope of 7 and a point (1,8) on the line? express the equation in the form of y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept

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y = mx + b
slope(m) = 7
(1,8)...x = 1 and y = 8
now we sub into the formula and find b, the y int
8 = 7(1) + b
8 = 7 + b
8 - 7 = b
1 = b

so ur equation is : y = 7x + 1 <==
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