SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line which passes through (1, 2) and with slope of -1/3 in standard form.

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Question 1103031: Write the equation of the line which passes through (1, 2) and with slope of -1/3 in standard form.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Start with point-slope form,
y-2=-%281%2F3%29%28x-1%29
3%28y-2%29=-%28x-1%29
3y-6=-x%2B1
x%2B3y=7
or
x%2B3y-7=0