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AlgebraEasy–MediumIntercept from a point on a line

Algebra practice question

The line y = 3x + b passes through the point (2, 11). What is the value of b?

Answer: 5

11 = 3(2) + b gives b = 5.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is the slope.
If you answered 17
17 adds 6 instead of subtracting.
If you answered -5
−5 has the sign wrong.

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