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A line passes through the point (2, 7) and has a slope of 5. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.​

User Generalpiston
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Answer:

y=5x-3

Explanation:

User Azgolfer
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Answer: y = 5x - 3

Explanation:

It is a line, so its formula is y = mx + b.

  • Slope(m) = 5
  • Y-intercept(b) =


y=5x+b\\7=5(2)+b\\7=10+b\\b=7-10=-3

Therefore, the formula is y = 5x - 3.

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