SOLUTION: Find the equation of the lines that goes through the given points (2,-4) and (-3,-9). Write the equation in both standard form and slope-intercept form.
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Question 629664: Find the equation of the lines that goes through the given points (2,-4) and (-3,-9). Write the equation in both standard form and slope-intercept form.
Thanks. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the equation of the lines that goes through the given points (2,-4) and (-3,-9). Write the equation in both standard form and slope-intercept form.
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The hard way:
find the slope
use the slope and either point to find the y-intercept
--> y = mx + b
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Use determinants:
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|+x +y 1|
|+2 -4 1| = 0
|-3 -9 1|
Note: +x and +y are for alignment
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x*(-4+9) - y*(2+3) + 1*(-18-12) = 0
5x - 5y = 30
x - y = 6
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y = x - 6
