SOLUTION: I need to write this equation x+(1/y)=7 in standard form ax+by=c where all fractions are cleared and "a" is not negative. I tried multiplying each term by "y" but I ended up with

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Question 18960: I need to write this equation x+(1/y)=7 in standard form ax+by=c where all fractions are cleared and "a" is not negative. I tried multiplying each term by "y" but I ended up with xy +1=7y then xy-7y=-1 which does not make much sense. Thanks for your help!
Answer by mmm4444bot(95) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello There:
Since the variable y is in the denominator of a fraction, we cannot change the equation into the standard form A*x + B*y + C = 0.
You have received incorrect instructions because the equation you typed is not linear.
~ Mark