Question

Given two points on the line, input the equation of the line in standard form Ax + By = C. Reduce all fractional answers to lowest terms.

(-8, 0), (1, 5)

Answer 1

m=(5-0)/(1--8)=5/9
y=(5/9)(x--8)+0
=y=(5/9)x+(40/9)
=(5/9)x+(40/9)-y
clear fractions
5x+40-9y