Question

What is the equation of the line with slope `m= 5/13` that passes through `(17,19)`?

Answer 1

`13y-5x-162=0`

Explanation:

Use the formula:

`(y-y_1)=m(x-x_1)` where `m` is the slope, or gradient.

`y-19=5/13(x-17)`

`13y-247=5x-85`

`13y-5x-162=0`