SOLUTION: How would you solve... Write the equation y = 1/4x-2 in standard form using only integers and a positive coefficient for x.

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Question 157092: How would you solve...
Write the equation y = 1/4x-2 in standard form using only integers and a positive
coefficient for x.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation y = 1/4x-2 in standard form using only integers and a positive
coefficient for x.
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Multiply by 4 to eliminate the fraction.
4y = x - 8
x = 4y + 8
x - 4y = 8