SOLUTION: If the x-intercept of a line is 5 and it passes through P(3,4). Prove that its equation results to 2x + y - 10.

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Question 1082345: If the x-intercept of a line is 5 and it passes through P(3,4). Prove that its equation results to 2x + y - 10.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope %284-0%29%2F%283-5%29=-2
and line must contain P(3,4).
y-4=-2%28x-3%29---using point-slope form
y=-2x%2B6%2B4
y=-2x%2B10

y%2B2x%2B%28-10%29=0
2x%2By-10=0