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Write a linear equation that has m=4 and has an x intercept of (5,0)

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the equation is of the form y = mx + b, then

for b:


\begin{gathered} 0=4(5)+b \\ 0=20+b \\ 0-20=20+b-20 \\ b=-20 \end{gathered}

the equation is:


y=4x-20

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