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Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that has a slope of 6 and contains the point (8,7)

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Answer:

The answer is


\huge y - 7 = 2(x - 8)

Explanation:

To find an equation of a line in point slope form when given the slope and a point we use the formula


y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

From the question we have the final answer as


y - 7 = 6(x - 8)

Hope this helps you

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