SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form of the line that passes through (7, -3) and has a y-intercept of 2.

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Question 1127203: Write an equation in standard form of the line that passes
through (7, -3) and has a y-intercept of 2.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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point slope formula is y-y1=m(x-x1), m slope and (x1, y1) point
points are (7 -3) and (0, 2), so slope is -5/7
y-2=(-5/7)x
y=(-5/7)x+2
multiply by 7 and move x term over
5x+7y=14
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