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Write equation of a line in slope intercept form with the given information p=(1,2) m=4

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Answer:


y=4x-2

Explanation:

Hi there!

Slope-intercept form:
y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept (the value of y when the line crosses the y-axis)

We're given that the slope is 4. Plug this into
y=mx+b as m:


y=4x+b

Now, to determine the y-intercept, plug in the given point (1,2) and solve for b:


2=4(1)+b\\2=4+b\\b=-2

Therefore, the y-intercept is -2. Plug this back into
y=4x+b as b:


y=4x+(-2)\\y=4x-2

I hope this helps!

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