SOLUTION: How can I solve a linear equation that has both variables but no coefficient? For example, 3x = 5y. How do I put it into standard form?

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Question 177081: How can I solve a linear equation that has both variables but no coefficient? For example, 3x = 5y. How do I put it into standard form?
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, solver91311:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x+=+5y Start with the given equation.


3x+-+5y+=+0 Subtract 5y from both sides.


Now the equation is in standard form Ax%2BBy=C where A=3, B=-5 and C=0

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Add to both sides

Done.

Standard form is and is just as good a number for C as any other. By the way, when you said 'no coefficient' you really meant 'no constant term.' Each of the variables has a coefficient, namely 3 on the x and -5 on the y. And the only reason you couldn't see the constant term is because it is zero -- but that doesn't mean it isn't there.