SOLUTION: Find an equation for the line, in the indicated form, with the given properties. Containing the points (-3, 0) and (8, -9); general form

Question 774722: Find an equation for the line, in the indicated form, with the given properties.
Containing the points (-3, 0) and (8, -9); general form
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the two-point form:

where

and

are the coordinates of the given points.

Rearrange the result into either

depending on your particular instructor's definition of General Form. Generally, by convention, the equation is written so that

, and frequently it is specified that A, B, and C must be integers. Again, these requirements are variable and you need to follow your instructor's guidance.

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