Math Problem Statement

Write down the equation of the line that passes through the points (-3, -5) and (2, -2). Give your answer in the form ax + by = c where a, b, and c are integers in their lowest terms.

Solution

The task is to find the equation of the line that passes through the points (3,5)(-3, -5) and (2,2)(2, -2), and express the equation in the form ax+by=cax + by = c, where aa, bb, and cc are integers in their lowest terms.

Step 1: Find the slope of the line

The slope of a line passing through two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is given by the formula:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Substitute the points (3,5)(-3, -5) and (2,2)(2, -2) into the formula:

m=2(5)2(3)=2+52+3=35m = \frac{-2 - (-5)}{2 - (-3)} = \frac{-2 + 5}{2 + 3} = \frac{3}{5}

Step 2: Use the point-slope form to find the

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Slope of a line
Point-slope form of a line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10