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If (5,2) is a point on the line PQ and slope of the line PQ is 2, write the equation of the line PQ.

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The equation of line passing through (5,-2) and having slope 2 is
We know the standard equation of a line in slope-point form is
yy1=m(xx1) for the line passing through (x1,y1) and Slope m
Thus we have,
y+2=2(x5)
y=2x102
y=2x12

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