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Which equation represents a line with a slope of 3 that passes through the point (5,2)? Show all work

(A) y=3x-13

(B) y=3x+17

(C) y=3x-1

(D) y=3x+2

User Darren Lewis
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

use the equation y-1=m(x-x1)

the slope is the same as the m which is the gradient

x1 is 5 and y1 is 2.the x and the y are constants

replace the values given in the equation

y-2=3(x-5)

y-2=3x-15

y=3x-13

I hope this helps

User Fengtao Ding
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