Question 529327: The directions say find an equation in standard form of the line containing point p and having slope m. The problem is P(2,1), m=-1
Answer by oberobic(2304)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! m = -1 is the slope.
so,
y = -x + b
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You can use the point given to find 'b'.
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1 = -2 + b
b = 3
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y = -x + 3
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That is slope-intercept form.
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Add x to both sides to get:
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x + y = 3
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That is "standard" form of a linear equation.
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In general terms, the "standard form" is: Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are constants.
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Done.
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