SOLUTION: How do I change the following to standard form; y = 3/4x -2 (3/4 as in three over four, a fraction.) Thanks again!

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Question 831049: How do I change the following to standard form;
y = 3/4x -2
(3/4 as in three over four, a fraction.)

Thanks again!
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

y+=+%283%2F4%29x+-2.............both sides multiply by 4

4y+=+4%283%2F4%29x+-2%2A4
4y+=+cross%284%29%283%2Fcross%284%29%29x+-8
4y+=+3x+-8
-3x%2B4y+=+-8...............standard form