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Write an equation in slope

intercept form for the line
that goes through (-1, 2)
with a slope of 2.

User Pmeyer
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Answer:

y = 2x + 4

Explanation:

You already know the slope, so now you need to find the y-intercept. You need to plug in the values of x and y into the equation, y = 2x + b.

y = 2x + b

2 = 2(-1) + b

2 = -2 + b

4 = b

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