Question

Write the equation below in standard form. Show work. 8/3y = 5/6x - 2

Answer 1

To write the equation in standard form:

Step 1. Multiply the expression by 6

$\begin{gathered} (\frac{8}{3}y=\frac{5}{6}x-2)\cdot6 \\ 16y=5x-12 \end{gathered}$

Step 2. Clear the independent term

$\begin{gathered} 16y=5x-12 \\ 16y-5x=-12 \end{gathered}$

The equation in standard form is 16y-5x=-12