SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line that passes through (-1,5) and has a slope of 2. Write in standard form. ax+by=c Tried- y=2x+b 5+2(-1)+ b 7=b * This is where I get

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Question 680666: Find the equation of a line that passes through (-1,5) and has a slope of 2. Write in standard form.
ax+by=c
Tried-
y=2x+b
5+2(-1)+ b
7=b * This is where I get lost.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = mx+b

y = 2x + 7 ... Plug in b = 5 (the correct value of b you just found)

Now convert to standard form

y = 2x + 7

-2x + y = 7

2x - y = -7

So the answer is 2x - y = -7