SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line passing through the pair of points. Write the equation in the form Ax +By = C (-7,5), (-8,-3)

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Question 798126: Find an equation of the line passing through the pair of points. Write the equation in the form Ax +By = C
(-7,5), (-8,-3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation in the form Ax +By = C
(-7,5), (-8,-3)
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slope = (5--3)/(-7--8) = 8/1 = 8
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Form:
y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
5 = 8*-7 + b
b = 61
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Equation:
y = 8x + 61
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In form Ax + By = C
8x - y = -61
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Cheer,
Stan H.
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