The equation of a line is typically written in the form y = mx + b, where m represents the slope and b represents the y-intercept.
Given that the line passes through the point (2,8) and has a slope of 3/2, we can substitute these values into the equation:
8 = (3/2)(2) + b
Simplifying the expression on the right side:
8 = 3 + b
Next, subtract 3 from both sides of the equation:
8 - 3 = b
5 = b
Now that we have determined the value of b, we can write the equation of the line:
y = (3/2)x + 5
What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (2,8) and has a slope of 3/2?
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