SOLUTION: Hello again :) I would also like help on putting the two points ( 1,5) and (-3, 1) in ax + by =c form

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Question 659442: Hello again :)
I would also like help on putting the two points ( 1,5) and (-3, 1) in ax + by =c form

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do it like this one.
Since there are no fractions, it's easier.
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I need find an equation of the line in standard form passing through two lines.
(5/4,3/4) and (2/3,1/3)
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Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = (5/12)/(3/12)
m = 5/3
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Use y = mx + b and either point to find b, the y-intercept
3/4 = (5/3)*(5/4) + b
9/12 = 15/12 + b
b = -6/12
b = -1/2
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--> y = (5/3)x - 1/2
or
10x - 6y = 3