SOLUTION: Given two points on the line, input the equation of the line in standard form Ax+By=C. Reduce all fractional answers to lowest terms. (6,1) (5,4)

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Question 615303: Given two points on the line, input the equation of the line in standard form Ax+By=C. Reduce all fractional answers to lowest terms.
(6,1) (5,4)

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Given two points on the line, input the equation of the line in standard form Ax+By=C. Reduce all fractional answers to lowest terms.
(6,1) (5,4)
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slope = (4-1)/(5-6) = -3
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
4 = -3*5 + b
4 = -15 + b
b = 19
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Equation:
y = -3x+19
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Cheers,
Stan H.