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Write an equation of the line that passes through the point (-8,3) with slope 6

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Answer:

y = 6x+51

Explanation:

The slope intercept form of a line is

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = 6x+b

Substitute the point into the equation and solve for b

3 = 6(-8)+b

3 = -48+b

3+48 = b

51 = b

y = 6x+51

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