Question

How do you write the equation `y-2=-2/5(x-1)` in standard form?

Answer 1

`2x+5y=12`

Explanation:

I am assuming by "standard form" we mean
`color(white)("XXX")Ax+By=C` with `A,B,C in ZZ` and `A>=0`

`y-2=-2/5(x-1)`

`rarr 5y-10=-2x+2`

`rarr 2x+5y=12`