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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (2,-1)and has a slope of 1

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Answer:

y =x - 3

Explanation:

Equation of a line: y = mx + b

Here, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

slope = m = 1

y = 1x + b

Substitute the point (2,-1) in the above equation and find 'b'.

-1 = 1*2 + b

-1 = 2 + b

-1 -2 = b

b = -3

Equation of the line: y = x - 3

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