SOLUTION: How do you convert a linear equation to standard form? Having problems with positive and negative signs

Question 243703: How do you convert a linear equation to standard form? Having problems with positive and negative signs
Answer by oberobic(2304) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A linear equation in standard form is: Ax + By = C
The A, B, and C are numeric values. Traditionally, A is a + number.
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The other common form is slope-intercept form: y = mx + b
I use slope-intercept to solve most problems.
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You will need to be more specific about what your problem with positive and negative numbers.
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