SOLUTION: Put the equation in standard form with a positive x coefficient. y+3=-5(x+1)

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Question 1004012: Put the equation in standard form with a positive x coefficient.
y+3=-5(x+1)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

y%2B3%22%22=%22%22-5%28x%2B1%29

y%2B3%22%22=%22%22-5x-5%29

Add 5x to both sides:

5x%2By%2B3%22%22=%22%22-5%29

Add -3 to both sides

5x%2By%22%22=%22%22-8%29

Edwin