SOLUTION: Determine the standard form of the equation of the line that passes through (-5,0) and (0,-9)

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Question 989343: Determine the standard form of the equation of the line that passes through (-5,0) and (0,-9)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can start with the slope intercept form and then adjust the equation; you already have both intercepts including the y-intercept.

m=%280-%28-9%29%29%2F%28-5-0%29=9%2F-5=-%289%2F5%29

y=-%289%2F5%29x-9------------change this into standard form, Ax+By=C.