SOLUTION: y-5=1/2(x+6) I want to know how to rewrite this equation to standard form.

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Question 909902: y-5=1/2(x+6)
I want to know how to rewrite this equation to standard form.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-5=1/2(x+6)
y-5 = (1/2)x + 3
y = (1/2)x + 8 |Multiplying thru by 2 so as all denominators = 1
x - 2y = -16 Standard Form (x-term first)