SOLUTION: Give the equation that has slope of -12/5 that crosses the first quadrant and forms with the axes a triangle with perimeter of 15.

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Question 1080799: Give the equation that has slope of -12/5 that crosses the first quadrant and forms with the axes a triangle with perimeter of 15.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
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system%28x=2%261%2F2%2Cy=6%2Chypotenuse=6%261%2F2%29

x-intercept at ( 2&1/2, 0)
y-intercept at ( 0, 6 )

highlight%28y=-%2812%2F5%29x%2B6%29, the line containing the hypotenuse segment in quadrant 1.