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there is a line that includes the point 9,7 and has a slope of 1. what is its equation in slope intercept form?

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Explanation:

Note that the slope-intercept form is y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Plug in the slope for m and the given coordinate for x and y:

9 = (7)(2) + b

9 = 14 + b

b = -5

y = 7x - 5

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