SOLUTION: how to put this equation into standard form? y^2-10x-6y-29=0

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Question 951332: how to put this equation into standard form?
y^2-10x-6y-29=0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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9 will complete the square for the y. This equation is a parabola with horizontal symmetry axis. http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev