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Write an equation for the line that goes through the point (1,5) and that has slope 2/3 .

User Roguequery
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Answer:


y=2/3x+13/3

Explanation:

Use Point-Slope form:


(y-y_1)=m(x-x_1)


y-5=2/3(x-1)

Distribute 2/3:


y-5=2/3x-2/3

Add 5:


y=2/3x+13/3

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