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Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.(3,5); m = 2

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Answer:

y-5=2(x-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

The point-slope form of the equation of a line is given as:


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

Given that:

Slope, m =2


(x_1,y_1)=(3,5)

Substituting the given values, we get:


y-5=2(x-3)

This is the point-slope form of the equation of the line.

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