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a line has a slope of -3, so it's equation has the form y= -3x + b. the line passes through the point (1, -2). what is the y-intercept, b, of the line? ​

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Answer:

y-intercept = 1

Explanation:

y = -3x + b

(1 , -2)

Plugin the equation

-2 = -3*1 + b

-2 = -3 + b

-2 + 3 = b

1 = b

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