How do you write an equation in standard form given a line that passes through (5,4), with m=-2/3? Algebra Forms of Linear Equations Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point 1 Answer Pratik B. Jun 5, 2015 point-slope form: #y-y_1=m(x-x_1)# where m=slope and #(x_1,y_1)# is the point y-4= (-2/3)(x-5) 3y-12= -2x+10 #=># 2x+3y-22=0 Answer link Related questions When writing an equation of a line, if I know more than one point, does it matter which one I choose? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given a slope and a x-intercept? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given the slope and a point? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given a slope and a y-intercept? How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of 7 and... How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of 2 and... How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of #-2/3#... What do the variables "m" and "b" represent? How do you write the equation of a line given the line has a slope of –1 and contains the point... How do you write the equation of a line that passes through (1,1) and has slope 1/4? See all questions in Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point Impact of this question 1743 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License