SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form for a line passing through the pair of points. (-2,0) and (4,-5)

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Question 201329: Write an equation in standard form for a line passing through the pair of points.
(-2,0) and (4,-5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write an equation in standard form for a line passing through the pair of points.
(-2,0) and (4,-5)
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slope = (-5-0)/(4--2) = -5/6
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Form is y = mx + b
You know m= 5/6 and y = 0 when x = -2
Substitute to solve for "b":
0 = (-5/6)*-2 + b
0 = 5/3 + b
b = -5/3
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Equation:
y = (-5/6)x - 5/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.