Danielle P.

asked • 09/25/22

write an equation of the line through (-6,-6) having slope 9/5. give answer in standard form

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Peter R. answered • 09/25/22

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Start with the point-slope form: y2 - y1 = m(x2 - x1) where m is the slope.

(y -(-6)) = 9/5(x - (-6))

9x/5 + 54/5 = y + 6

9x/5 - y = -24/5

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David W.

Note that the equation can be written with all INTEGER coefficients and the first coefficient POSITIVE as 9x - 5y = -24
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Thank you David. Always room for improvement! (I should have seen that).
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