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Question from Thomas, a student: I'm attempting to get this in standard form slope=3;(1,5) |
Hi Thomas,
I would first write the equation in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b. You know the slope m = 3 so the line is y = 3x + b. To find b substitute the point you know x = 1, y = 5 into the equation and solve for b. Finally move the x-term to the left side of the equal sign to obtain the equation in standard form, Ax + BY = C.
I hope this helps,
Penny
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