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| Question 502581:  The equation of the line that goes through the points (-7, -2) and (5, 3) can be written in general form Ax + By + C = 0. Find A, B, C
 
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! Here are some examples: ------------
 Write an equation of the line that passes through the given point and satisfies the given condition.
 10. (-2, 3) ; parallel to y= 4x + 3
 slope m = 4
 The slope of lines parallel is the same, m= 4
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 Use y = mx + b and the point to find b:
 3 = -2*4 + b
 b = 11
 --> y = 4x + 11
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 12. (-1, -4) ; perpendicular to y= 2x + 5
 Slope = 2
 The slope of lines perpendicular is the negative reciprocal, = -1/2
 m = -1/2
 Do it like #10.
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 Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points.
 14. (3,4) , (0,3)
 Use determinants:
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 |+x +y +1|
 |+3 +4 +1| = 0
 |+0 +3 +1|
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 x(4-3) - y(3-0) +(9-0) = 0
 x - 3y = -9
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 16. (-5,-4) , (0,11)
 Without determinants:
 Find the slope, m = diffy/diffx
 m = (-4-11)/(-5-0) = 3
 Use the slope and either point, and do like #10
 
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