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Has slope of 2 and passes through (-2, 1) write equation in point slope form of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope. write the equation in slope intercept form.

User Osher
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Slope = m = 2

y = mx + b

y = 2x + b

Plug in (-2, 1) to find b

1 = 2(-2) + b

b = 5

y = 2x + 5

User Wojtek Majerski
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