SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line in standard form that satisfies the stated conditions 1) slope 2/3 ; x-intercept (-5,0)

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Question 902847: Write an equation of the line in standard form that satisfies the stated conditions
1) slope 2/3 ; x-intercept (-5,0)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This could be easier using point-slope form and then converting into standard form.

y-0=%282%2F3%29%28x-%28-5%29%29----using point-slope form
y=%282%2F3%29%28x%2B5%29
3y=2%28x%2B5%29
3y=2x%2B10
highlight%282x-3y=-10%29----standard form