How do you write the equation in standard form of a line that passes thru (-3,8) and (-6,10)?

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Answer 1 · 2015-04-29T20:42:24

slope expressed with variables and one set of constants
= slope expressed in only constants

then rearrange to standard form

#(y-8)/(x-(-3)) = (10-8)/(-6-(-3))#

#(y-8)/(x+3) = -2/3#

#3y-24 = -2x -6#

#3y = -2x +18#

#y = -2/3x + 6#