SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that contains the indicated pair of points. Express the final equation in standard form. (5,8), (7,12)

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Question 457361: Write the equation of the line that contains the indicated pair of points. Express the final equation in standard form.
(5,8), (7,12)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%28y+-+8%29+%2F+%28x+-+5%29+=+%2812+-+8%29+%2F+%287+-+5%29+
+%28y+-+8%29+%2F+%28x+-+5%29+=+2+
+y+-+8+=+2%2A%28x+-+5%29+
+y+-+8+=+2x+-+10+
+2x+-+y+=+2+
check answer:
(7,12)
+2%2A7+-+12+=+2+
+14+-+12+=+2+
+2+=+2
(5,8)
+2%2A5+-+8+=+2+
+10+-+8+=+2+
+2+=+2+
OK