SOLUTION: Can you please help me find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points? (-7,0)and (0,5) Thanks so much.

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Question 191709: Can you please help me find an equation of the line containing the given pair of points?
(-7,0)and (0,5)
Thanks so much.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the two-point form of the equation of a line:



Where and are the given ordered pairs.

Plug in the values where indicated and do the arithmetic. You should check the instructions in your book or get guidance from your instructor as to the desired final form of the equation, i.e. standard form, slope-intercept form, etc.

John