SOLUTION: Write a general linear equation for the line through the two points (0,0) and (2,3).

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: Write a general linear equation for the line through the two points (0,0) and (2,3). This question is from textbook

Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, find the slope between the two points: (0,0) and (2,3)
m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = (3-0)/(2-0) = 3/2
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Next chose one set of points say (0,0) and the slope above and plug it into the "point-slope" form:
y-y1 = m(x-x1)
y-0 = (3/2)(x-0)
y = (3/2)x (this is what they're looking for)