SOLUTION: How can I solve a linear equation that has both variables but no coefficient? For example, 3x = 5y. How do I put it into standard form?

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Question 177081: How can I solve a linear equation that has both variables but no coefficient? For example, 3x = 5y. How do I put it into standard form?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Subtract 5y from both sides.


Now the equation is in standard form where , and
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Add to both sides

Done.

Standard form is and is just as good a number for C as any other. By the way, when you said 'no coefficient' you really meant 'no constant term.' Each of the variables has a coefficient, namely 3 on the x and -5 on the y. And the only reason you couldn't see the constant term is because it is zero -- but that doesn't mean it isn't there.




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