SOLUTION: Really need help. Find the general form of the equation for the line with the given properties: Slope = -3/5; Containing the point (2,4)

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Question 968642: Really need help. Find the general form of the equation for the line with the given properties: Slope = -3/5; Containing the point (2,4)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Knowing the point-slope form helps.

y-4=-%283%2F5%29%28x-2%29

Just solve for y and adjust the form to get into general form which is same as slope-intercept form.