SOLUTION: Write the standard form equation of the line described Passes through (5,3) and (2,-6)

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Question 894339: Write the standard form equation of the line described
Passes through (5,3) and (2,-6)
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the standard form equation of the line described
Passes through (5,3) and (2,-6)
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One method:
Find the slope, m
m = diffy/diffx = (-9)/(-3)
m = 3
Use m and either point in
y-y1 = m*(x-x1)
y-3 = 3*(x-5)
Convert to std form.