SOLUTION: I am trying to get the y intercept equation y = 5/-2x -1 to standard form but I'm not sure how to get the answer. I started by adding the -1 to y but I don't know what to do next

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Question 1055002: I am trying to get the y intercept equation y = 5/-2x -1 to standard form but I'm not sure how to get the answer. I started by adding the -1 to y but I don't know what to do next or if that's even correct! Thank you
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = (-5/2)x -1
| Multiplying thru by 2 and adding 5x to both sides of EQ
5x + 2y = -2