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Write the equation of the line in point-slope form that has slope 3 and passes through (2, -5)

User Stil
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Answer:

y = 3x - 11

Explanation:

Step 1:

y = mx + b Slope Intercept Form

Step 2:

y = 3x + b Input Slope

Step 3:

- 5 = 3 ( 2 ) + b Input x and y values

Step 4:

- 5 = 6 + b Multiply

Step 5:

- 11 = b Subtract 6 on both sides

Answer:

y = 3x - 11

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