SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line containing (4,0) and (0,-5)

SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line containing (4,0) and (0,-5)

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Question 1166491: Write the equation of the line containing (4,0) and (0,-5)

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You cannot write the equation of a line because for any line there are many different equation representations. However, if you want to write an equation of a line containing two points, then use the Two-Point Form of an equation of a straight line:

Where

and

are the given points.

John

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