Write the equation of a line that passes through the points (0, -2) and (4, -5). Answer must be in standard form: Ax + By = C. Please show work. ☺

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Write the equation of a line that passes through the points (0, -2) and (4, -5). Answer must be in standard form: Ax + By = C.  Please show work. ☺

mathmale · Answer

First of all, you need to find the slope of the straight line connecting the 2 given points.
Know the slope formula?

Secondly, choose either the slope-intercept form y=mx+b or the
point-slope form$$y-y _{?}=m(x-x _{1})$$

mathmale · Answer

In either case, substitute your numerical value for m into the equation (replacing m).

Now choose either one of the 2 given points.  This point has an x-component and a y-component.  Subst. these 2 numerical values into your equation (whichever one you chose), above.

mathmale · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

Sorry.  I have other things to do right now, if you're busy with something else.
Work with you another time.  Good luck.

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marihelenh · Answer

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