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If \(y = mx - 2\) passes through \((3,7)\), find \(m\).

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5

Correct answer: 3

Solution

Since the line passes through \((3,7)\), substitute these values into \(y=mx-2\): \(7=3m-2\). Solving gives \(3m=9\), so \(m=3\).

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