SOLUTION: How do I write a equation in general form when the slope is 5/4 and passes through (-3,-7)??

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Question 837597: How do I write a equation in general form when the slope is 5/4 and passes through (-3,-7)??
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Alan3354:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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General form for a linear equation for two variables is as y=mx+b. This means b=y-mx=-7-%285%2F4%29%28-3%29;

Putting everything into the form in a raw manner,
y=%285%2F4%29x%2B%28-7-%285%2F4%29%28-3%29%29, only needs to be simplified and kept in general form. (meaning, compute b, and use it in the general form).

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do I write a equation in general form when the slope is 5/4 and passes through (-3,-7)??
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Use y = mx + b and the point to find b, the y-intercept.
-7 = (5/4)*-3 +b
-7 = -15/4 + b
b = -13/4
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An eqn is y = (5/4)x - 13/4
5x - 4y = 13