SOLUTION: Graph each line from the given information; then find the equation in general form for each line. Through (-2,-1) with slope 3/5

Question 672247: Graph each line from the given information; then find the equation in general form for each line.
Through (-2,-1) with slope 3/5
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the equation in general form for each line.
Through (-2,-1) with slope 3/5
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Form: y = mx + b
Substitute and solve for "b":
-1 = (3/5)(-2) + b
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-1 = -6/5 + b
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-5/5 = -6/5 + b
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b = 1/5
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Equation:
y = (3/5)x + (1/5)
Standard form:
3x - 5y = -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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