SOLUTION: How do you change slope intercept equation like y=-3/4x+3 into a standard equation?

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Question 91872: How do you change slope intercept equation like y=-3/4x+3 into a standard equation?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=-3/4x+3 into a standard equation
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standard form is ax + by = c
Your problem:
Multiply thru by 4 to get:
4y = -3x + 12
Rearrange to get:
3x+4y = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.