Question 630978
What is the standard form equation of the line passing through (3, –2) with a slope of 3/5
Standard form of equation for a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intecept
equation: y=3x/5+b
solve for b using given point (3, -2)
-2=3*3/5+b
b=-2-9/5=-10/5-9/5=-19/5
equation: y=3x/5-19/5