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Which equation represents a line that passes through ( -2 , 4 ) and has the slope of 2/5

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Answer:

y = 2/5x +24/5

Explanation:

The slope intercept form of a line is

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

y = 2/5 x +b

Substitute the point into the equation and solve for b

4 = 2/5(-2)+b

4 = -4/5 +b

Add 4/5 to each side

20/5 +4/5 = b

24/5 = b

y = 2/5x +24/5

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