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document.write( "I would also like help on putting the two points ( 1,5) and (-3, 1) in ax + by =c form \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #410781 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Do it like this one. \n" ); document.write( "Since there are no fractions, it's easier. \n" ); document.write( "=================================== \n" ); document.write( "I need find an equation of the line in standard form passing through two lines. \n" ); document.write( "(5/4,3/4) and (2/3,1/3) \n" ); document.write( "---------- \n" ); document.write( "Find the slope, m \n" ); document.write( "m = diffy/diffx = (5/12)/(3/12) \n" ); document.write( "m = 5/3 \n" ); document.write( "------ \n" ); document.write( "Use y = mx + b and either point to find b, the y-intercept \n" ); document.write( "3/4 = (5/3)*(5/4) + b \n" ); document.write( "9/12 = 15/12 + b \n" ); document.write( "b = -6/12 \n" ); document.write( "b = -1/2 \n" ); document.write( "----------- \n" ); document.write( "--> y = (5/3)x - 1/2 \n" ); document.write( "or \n" ); document.write( "10x - 6y = 3 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |