SOLUTION: I need to convert this problem to standard form using only integers x/8 = -4y/5 (the slash sign means over not divided into) (need this converted to standard form (using int

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Question 317918: I need to convert this problem to standard form using only integers

x/8 = -4y/5 (the slash sign means over not divided into)
(need this converted to standard form (using integers only)

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x/8 = -4y/5 (the slash sign means over not divided into)
:
x%2F8 = %28-4y%29%2F5
Cross multiply
5x = 8(-4y)
:
5x = -32y
:
5x + 32y = 0