Question

How do you write the equation `y = —1/4x + 3` in standard form?

Answer 1

`x+4y=12`

Explanation:

`y=-1/4x+3`

First, get rid of the fraction by multiplying everything by the denominator, which in this case, is `4`.

`(4)(y) = -1/4x(4) + 3(4)`

`4y=-x+12`

Since the standard form is `Ax+By=C`, move `x` to the same side of the equal sign as the `y`.

And you get `4y+x=12`