Question

write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of 2 and contains the point (1,1)

Answer 1

y=2x right?

Answer 2

^ NO.

Answer 3

@kaytee7katastraphee and @mvarner
LEARN THIS: http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/linear_equation/slope-intercept-form.php

Answer 4

y=2x-1 is the equation

Answer 5

Correct, now tell @kaytee7katastraphee
How you got this. :)

Answer 6

I can tell you that it isn't common knowlage.
I plugged and chugged the equation looking for the y intercept.
Once you find that you put that in your equation y=mx+b as the
y intercept = b

Answer 7

That is not ALWAYS a guaranteed method..
I suggest you guys go through this: http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/linear_equation/slope-intercept-form.php