SOLUTION: Find the general form of the equation for the line with slope = -2/3 and containing the point (0, 4).

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Question 1109090: Find the general form of the equation for the line with slope = -2/3 and containing the point (0, 4).
Answer by ikleyn(52794) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope-intersect form equation is

y - 4 = %28-2%2F3%29%2Ax.


To get the standard form equation, multiply both sides by 3 to get

3y - 12 = -2x,   which is equivalent to


2x + 3y = 12.


It is your final answer.

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