PLZ HELP ASAP: Indicate in standard form the equation of the line passing through the given point and having the given slope. D(

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Orlov [11]

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PLZ HELP ASAP: Indicate in standard form the equation of the line passing through the given point and having the given slope. D(

5, -2) m =2/5

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ikadub [295] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-18T21:07:02+03:00

ikadub [295]3 years ago

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You can make use of the slope-intercept form of a line which is:
y = mx + b

Substitute m and the coordinates of a point in the line to find b,
-2 = (2/5) (5) + b
b = -4

The equation is
y = (2/5) x - 4

In standard form:
(2/5)x - y = 4
2x - 5y = 4