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Which equation describes the line with slope 5 that contains the point (-2,4)?

A. y= 5x +4
B. y = 5x-22
C. y - 5x + 14
D. y = 5x-2

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Answer:

C. y=5x+14

Explanation:

Solve using this formula: y=mx+b

4 = (5) (-2) + b

4 = -10 + b

+10 +10

14 = b

Then you will plug in what you found for b in:

y=5x+14

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