Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5, 6) and has a slope
of 2

Answer 1

y = 2x - 4

Explanation:

Given:

x1 = 5

y1 = 6

slope (m) = 2

Solution:

y - y1 = m ( x - x1 )

y - 6 = 2 ( x - 5 )

y - 6 = 2x - 10

y = 2x - 10 + 6

y = 2x - 4