SOLUTION: Hello can you solve this question in detail for me. 1. Write the equation in standard form using only integers. X/4=y/5-7

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Question 100071: Hello can you solve this question in detail for me.
1. Write the equation in standard form using only integers.
X/4=y/5-7

Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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%2820%29%28x%2F4%29=%28%2820%29%28y%2F5-7%29%29 [multiply the entire equation through by the least common denominator (20)]
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5x=4y-140 [re-write in the standard form by isolating the variables]
5x-4y=-140