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Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (8, –1) and (2, –5) in standard form, given that the point-slope form is y + 1 = (x – 8). x + y =

Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (8, –1) and (2, –5) in standard form, given that the point-slope form is y + 1 = (x – 8). x + y =
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Write the equation of the line that passes through the points (8, –1) and (2, –5) in standard form, given that the point-slope form is y + 1 = (x – 8).

x + y =

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slope is 2/3 so formula is y+1=⅔(x-8)

y+1= ⅔x-16/3

multiply thru by 3 to get 3y+3=2x-16
simplify too get 2x-3y=16
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User Carlos Borau
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2x+-3y = 19

Explanation:

i just did this on Edg and got it right

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