SOLUTION: Write the standard form of the equation of the line through the pair of points left parenthesis (5,-7),(−2,10).  Write the equation using only integer coefficient

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Question 1065261: Write the standard form of the equation of the line through the pair of points left parenthesis (5,-7),(−2,10).  Write the equation using only integer coefficients.
The equation is x+y =
​(Simplify your​ answers.)

Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope = (10 -(-7)) / (-2-5) = -17/7
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y = -17x/7 + b
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-7 = -17(5)/7 + b
:
-49 = -17(5) + 7b
:
-49 = -85 + 7b
:
7b = 36
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b = 36/7
:
y = -17x/7 + 36/7
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7y = -17x +36
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standard form
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17x +7y = 36
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