SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form that passes through (2,-1) and (1,-7)

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Question 702359: Write an equation in standard form that passes through (2,-1) and (1,-7)
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Start with the two-point form:



where and are the coordinates of the given points.

Do all the indicated arithmetic and then re-arrange into Standard Form, i.e. . Note: Some authors, instructors, professors, teachers, etc. require that A, B, and C be integers.

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