Find an equation in standard form of the line passing through the points (8, -5) and (-6, 2).
(8,-5), (-6,2)
m = (2-(-5))/(-6-8) = 7/-14 = -1/2.
Y = mx + b = -5
(-1/2)*8 + b = -5
b = -5 + 4 = -1
Y = (-1/2)x -1
Y = -x/2 - 1
Multiply both sides by 2:
2y = -x - 2
X + 2Y = -2