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Given a slope of 2 and a point on the line (1,5), find the y-intercept (b) and write the equation in slope intercepts form (y = mx + b).

A.) y = 2x + 5
B.) y = 2x + 1
C.) y = 2x + 3
D.) y = 2x + 4

User Kingargyle
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Answer:

C.) y=2x+3

Explanation:

m=2 (given) or 2/1 to illistrate the point

take the slope from (1, 5) and down 2 and left 1 which will take you to the y-axis and 3

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