SOLUTION: Find the equation in general (standard) form of the line passing through (0,5) and (6,-1)

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: Find the equation in general (standard) form of the line passing through (0,5) and (6,-1)      Log On


   

Question 1107745: Find the equation in general (standard) form of the line passing through (0,5) and (6,-1)
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can write in slope intercept form first
slope is -1-5/6 or -1
point slope formula y-y1=m(x-x1), m is slope (x1, y1) point
y-5=-1(x)
y=-x+5
x+y=5 standard form