Question

How do you write the equation `y-5=-2(x+6)` in standard form?

Answer 1

`2x+y=-7`

Explanation:

The standard form of a linear equation is `Ax+By=C`.

`y-5=-2(x+6)`
`y-5=-2x-12`
`2x+y-5=-12`
`2x+y=-12+5`
`2x+y=-7`