SOLUTION: A line passes through the points (3,-3) and (-5,2). The line is the graph of the equation Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers with greatest common divisor 1, and A is posit

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Question 1068381: A line passes through the points (3,-3) and (-5,2). The line is the graph of the equation Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers with greatest common divisor 1, and A is positive. Find A + B+ C.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39623)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the point-slope form equation of the line using the given two points.
Adjust using algebraic skill into the desired standard form specified.


slope ;
Choosing point (3,-3),






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You could have started with slope-intercept form instead, and transformed into standard form, also.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A line passes through the points (3,-3) and (-5,2). The line is the graph of the equation Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers with greatest common divisor 1, and A is positive. Find A + B+ C.
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