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Write a linear equation for a slope of 6, passing through (1, -5)

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Answer:

y = 6x - 11

Explanation:

the linear equation in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

given m = 6 , then

y = 6x + c ← is the partial equation

to find c substitute (1, - 5 ) into the partial equation

- 5 = 6(1) + c = 6 + c ( subtract 6 from both sides )

- 11 = c

y = 6x - 11 ← linear equation

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