SOLUTION: write the equation of y = 1/3x - 2 in standard form using only integers and a positive coefficient of x

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Question 151372: write the equation of y = 1/3x - 2 in standard form using only integers and a positive coefficient of x
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+%281%2F3%29x+-+2 Start with the given equation.


3y+=+3%28%281%2Fcross%283%29%29x+-+2%29 Multiply both sides by 3 to eliminate the fractions.


3y+=+x+-+6 Distribute and multiply.


3y-x=-6 Subtract x from both sides.


-x%2B3y=-6 Rearrange the terms.


-1%28-x%2B3y%29=-1%28-6%29 Multiply both sides by -1. This will make the x coefficient positive.


x-3y=6 Distribute and multiply.


So the equation is now in standard form Ax%2BBy=C where A=1, B=-3 and C=6