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Write an equation in slope intercept form given m = 2 and the point (0,-5)

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Answer:

y = 2x - 5

Explanation:

the equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

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

given m = 2 and point where line crosses y- axis (0, - 5 ) , then c = - 5

y = 2x - 5 ← equation of line

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