Question 98960
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Rewrite the equation below in general form Ax + By = C 
where A, B and C are the smallest integers possible 
and A > 0. 

y = {{{2/5}}}x + {{{2/17}}}

The LCD of denominators 5 and 17 is 85

Multiply through by 85

(85)(y) = (85){{{(2/5)}}}x + (85){{{(2/17)}}}

85y = 34x + 10

Subtract 34x from both sides

85y - 34x = 10

Reverse the terms on the left side:

-34x + 85y = 10

Multiply through by -1

(-1)(-34x) + (-1)(85y) = (-1)(10

34x - 85y = -10  

Edwin</pre>