SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through (3, 1) and has a y-intercept of -2. Can I have an explanation on how to do this?

Question 857008: Write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through (3, 1) and has a y-intercept of -2.
Can I have an explanation on how to do this?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the slope intercept form of the line,
Since you know the intercept,

Now solve for using the point.

So the equation is

Standard form has integer multipliers for x and y and the x coefficient is positive.

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