SOLUTION: write an equation of a line containing the given point (5, -8) ; 8x -7y = 4

Question 660612: write an equation of a line containing the given point
(5, -8) ; 8x -7y = 4
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation of a line containing
the given point (5, -8)
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start with x = 5 and y = -8
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Multiply each by some number (your choice):
3x = 15 and 5y = -40
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Combine the 2 equations to get:
3x + 8y = -25
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The point (5,-8) is on that line.
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cheers,
Stan H.
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