SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line through (0,3) and (5,0).

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Question 625713: Find the equation of the line through (0,3) and (5,0).
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Find the equation of the line through (0,3) and (5,0).
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Standard form of equation for a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
For given problem:
slope,m=∆y/∆x=(0-3)/(5-0)=-3/5
equation: y=-3x/5+b
solve for b using coordinates of one of the given points (0,3)
3=0+b
b=3
equation of line: y=-3x/5+3