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Write the equation of a line in point slope form that has a slope of 2 and passes through the point (-2,5)

User Nanna
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Y=2x+9

Explanation:
m=2
y=5
x=-2
y=mx+b

5=2(-2)+b
b=9
User ChrisMM
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Answer:

y=2x+9

Explanation:

Fill in the equation

5=2(-2)+b

Solve for b

5 = -4+b

9 = b

Put the original equation

y=2x+9

User NightFuryLxD
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