SOLUTION: write the equation of y = 1/3x - 2 in standard form using only integers and a positive coefficient of x

Question 151372: write the equation of y = 1/3x - 2 in standard form using only integers and a positive coefficient of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.

Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fractions.

Distribute and multiply.

Subtract from both sides.

Rearrange the terms.

Multiply both sides by -1. This will make the x coefficient positive.

Distribute and multiply.

So the equation is now in standard form where , and
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