SOLUTION: You are given the following information. You have a linear equation. It goes through the points (5,8) (-6,4). Show how you can find the equation in the standard form of a line. Af

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Question 845685: You are given the following information. You have a linear equation.
It goes through the points (5,8) (-6,4). Show how you can find the equation in the standard form of a line. After solving, argue why you think the way you solved it is the best way.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 (5,8) 

(-6,4)    m = %288-4%29%2F%285-%28-6%29%29+=+4%2F11        m+=%28y%5B2%5D+-+y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x%5B2%5D+-+x%5B1%5D%29+

***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29

 y-5 = (4/11)(x-8)

y -5 = (4/11)x - 32/11

11y - 55 = 4x - 32

    4x - 11y = -23