SOLUTION: I was just wondering if there is a set method to convert the different forms of linear equations. I'm having a lot of trouble converting say the slope intercept form of the equati

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Question 9322: I was just wondering if there is a set method to convert the different forms of linear equations. I'm having a lot of trouble converting say the slope intercept form of the equation into the standard form. Any help converting equations into the standard form would be greatly appreciated.
Answer by rapaljer(4551) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the slope is an integer (no fractions involved!), then just get the x and y terms on the same side of the equation, preferably making the x coefficient a positive number.

If the slope is a fraction, then multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD, and clear the fraction. Then get the x and y terms on the same side of the equation, again preferably in such a way as to make the x coefficient positive.

For example: y+=+%28-3%2F4%29%2Ax+%2B+5

Multiply both sides by 4:
4y+=+-3x+%2B+20

Now add +3x to each side:
3x+%2B+4y+=+20

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