SOLUTION: What is the standard equation if the line passes through (-2,-5) and (3,-3) Ty

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Question 1188587: What is the standard equation if the line passes through (-2,-5) and (3,-3)
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ax%2BBy=C
The form you want.

m=%28%28-3%2B5%29%2F%283%2B2%29%29=2%2F5

Using point-slope form, y%2B3=%282%2F5%29%28x-3%29.
5y%2B15=2%28x-3%29
5y%2B15=2x-6
-2x%2By=-6-15
highlight%282x-y=21%29