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Use slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, to find the value for the y-intercept (b) of a line that has a slope of 6 and passes through the point (3, –5).
b=
a. -23
b. -14
c. 21
d. 33
What is the new equation written in slope-intercept form?
a. y=6x-23
b. y=6x-14
c. y=6x+21
d. y=6x+33

User Anjelina
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Answer:

y-intercept: -23

y = 6x - 23

Explanation:

Slope: 6

Point (3, -5)

y-intercept: -5 - (6)(3) = - 5 - 18 = - 23

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