Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line - Exercise Set - Page 260: 3

Answer

y-6=5(+2) y=5x+16

Work Step by Step

y-y$_1$=m(x-x$_1$) y-6=5(x+2) This is point slope form. Now, isolate y to find slope-intercept form. y-6=5(x)+5(2) y-6=5x+10 y-6+6=5x+10+6 y=5x+16 This is slope-intercept form.
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