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Write the equation of the line with a slope of 4 that contains the point (8,5)

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Answer:

y = 4x -27

Explanation:

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User Tarabass
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Answer:

y = 4x -27

Explanation:

We can use the point slope form of the equation for a line

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

where m is the slope and (x1,y1) is the point

y-5 = 4(x-8)

Distribute

y-5 = 4x - 32

Add 5 to each side

y-5+5 = 4x -32+5

y = 4x -27

This is in slope intercept form

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