Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 252: 38

Answer

$2x+3y=0$

Work Step by Step

$(0,0)$ and $(-\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{3})$ $m=\frac{\frac{1}{3}-0}{-\frac{1}{2}-0}=\frac{\frac{1}{3}}{-\frac{1}{2}}=-\frac{2}{3}$ $(y-y_1)=m(x-x_1)$ $(y-0)=-\frac{2}{3}(x-0)$ $y=-\frac{2}{3}x$ $3y=-2x$ $2x+3y=0$
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