SOLUTION: How do you write an general form linear equation using the formula ax+by=c when you are given X intercept -3, Y intercept 5? I know the answer is 3y=5x+15 but I don't know how to

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Question 324341: How do you write an general form linear equation using the formula ax+by=c when you are given X intercept -3, Y intercept 5? I know the answer is 3y=5x+15 but I don't know how to get to that.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2F%28-3%29%2By%2F5=1
Then multiply by the common denominator,
-5x%2B3y=15
3y=5x%2B15