Question

Write an equation for the line through the point (-2,-12) which has a slope of 7

Answer 1

y=7x+2

Explanation:

you use the formula of slope

y=mx+b. ( -2,-12) and slope: 7

x value: -2

y vaue: -12

subsitute the numbers

-12=7(-2)+b

__________

-12=-14+b

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-12=b

+14

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2= b

y= 7x+2