SOLUTION: y=2x+5 is this a linear or non linear equation and if so how do i write it in standard form

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Question 807590: y=2x+5 is this a linear or non linear equation and if so how do i write it in standard form
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=2x+5
a)is this a linear or non linear equation?
Ans: Linear
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How do i write it in standard form (Ax + By = C)
2x - y = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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