Question

If a line started at the point (-2,6) and has a slope of 3, what is the equation of the line?

Answer 1

The slope-intercept form:

`y=mx+b`

We have the point (-2, 6) and the slope m = 3. Substitute:

`6=3(-2)+b`

`6=-6+b` add 6 to both sides

`12=b\to b=12`

Answer:
`\boxed{y=3x+12}`