College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.3 - Page 258: 118

Answer

$y=2x+7$

Work Step by Step

If $y=mx+b$ is the equation of a line, then $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y-intercept. Hence $m=2$ and plugging in $(-3,1)$: $1=2(-3)+b$, thus $b=7$. So the equation: $y=2x+7$
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