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Write the equation of a line in the point-slope form with a slope of 2 and passes through the point (-5,2)

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Answer:

y - 2 = 2(x + 5)

Explanation:

Use the point slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1), where m is the slope and (x1, y1) is a point on the line.

Plug in the point and slope:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - 2 = 2(x + 5) is the equation

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