SOLUTION: You are given the following information. You have a linear equation. It goes through the points (5,8) (-6,4). Show how you can find the equation in the standard form of a line. Af

Question 845685: You are given the following information. You have a linear equation.
It goes through the points (5,8) (-6,4). Show how you can find the equation in the standard form of a line. After solving, argue why you think the way you solved it is the best way.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

 (5,8) 

(-6,4)    m =         

***Using point-slope form, 

 y-5 = (4/11)(x-8)

y -5 = (4/11)x - 32/11

11y - 55 = 4x - 32

    4x - 11y = -23

 

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