Write the equation of the line that contains the points (12,20) and (-6,30). Give your final answer in standard form, Ax + By = C. 5x + 9y = -240 5x+9y = 240 5x-9y = 240 5x-9y = -240
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Step 1: Find the slope of the line using the slope formula: $$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$$ $$m = \frac{30 - 20}{-6 - 12}$$ $$m = \frac{10}{-18}$$ $$m = -\frac{5}{9}$$ Show more…
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