SOLUTION: The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–5, –1) and (10, –7) is y + 7 = (x – 10). What is the standard form of the equation for this line?

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Question 914905: The point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through (–5, –1) and (10, –7) is y + 7 = (x – 10). What is the standard form of the equation for this line?

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation of the line is incorrect, specifically the slope.
m=%28-7-%28-1%29%29%2F%2810-%28-5%29%29=%28-6%29%2F15=-2%2F5
So then the point-slope form becomes,
y%2B7=-%282%2F5%29%28x-10%29
5y%2B35=-2%28x-10%29
5y%2B35=-2x%2B20
2x%2B5y=-15