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Write an equation for the line that has a slope of 2 and
passes though the point (-3, 6)

User Chris Walsh
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Y = mx + b
m = slope
Y = 2x + b
Now plug in point
6 = 2(-3) + b
6 = -6 + b
Solve for b
b = 12
Therefore, solution: y = 2x + 12
User Yehan
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