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document.write( "2x - y = -16\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I know how to graph, and can find the solution sets, however, I need to figure out the 'formula' (not sure if that's what it's called) but I mean, like, for the problem: x + 2y = 0 the 'formula' is y = -1/2x, and then you can plug any number in for x, and it works.  When I try to get the 'formula' for 2x - y = -16 I can only figure out one that will work if x is a positive number, or only work if x is a negative number, but I can't figure out one that will work if x is either negative or positive. Could anyone help me figure out a 'formula' that will work no matter what number you plug in for x?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "lol, I hope someone understands my question :o)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thanks,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "~ Jasmine\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #35053 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><B>stanbon(75887)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=stanbon><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=35053\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 2x - y = -16 <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Add \"y\" to both sides to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x=y-16<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Add 16 to both sides to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2x+16=y<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Switch the sides to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y=2x+16\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H.<BR>\n" );
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