SOLUTION: how do i change a standard for equation into a slope intercept equation? for example: -2x-y=-5 how can i change that?

Question 183676: how do i change a standard for equation into a slope intercept equation?
for example:
-2x-y=-5
how can i change that?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
how do i change a standard for equation into a slope intercept equation?
for example:
-2x-y=-5
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Solve for "y":
1st: Add y to both sides to get:
-2x = y-5
2nd: Add 5 to both sides to get:
y = -2x + 5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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