SOLUTION: I have to write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through the two points: (-3, -3),(7,2) Thank you!!!

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Question 697954: I have to write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through the two points:
(-3, -3),(7,2)
Thank you!!!

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through the two points:
(-3, -3),(7,2)
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Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = (-3-2)/(-3-7) = -5/-10
m = 1/2
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Use y = mx + b and either point to find b
2 = (1/2)*7 + b
b = -3/2
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eqn is y = mx + b
y = (1/2)x - 3/2 (slope-intercept form)
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x - 2y = 3 (standard form)

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