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Question 772657: How do you do... equation of a straight line- example of the question:ax+by+c=0
1) point (5,2),gradient=3

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Maybe easier as slope-intercept form. "Gradient" must mean slope.



where v is the y-intercept to avoid confusion with the general form's variables.


NOW back as slope intercept form, , and this can be put into the type of standard form originally asked for.

________the ax+by+c=0 format
You can also multiply both sides by

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