Question

How do you write the equation `y-2=-2/5(x-8)` in standard form?

Answer 1

2x + 5y = 26

Explanation:

Multiply both sides by 5 we get

`rArr5(y-2) = -2*5/5(x-8)`

`5y - 10 = -2x+16`

`rArr 2x+5y=16+10`

`rArr 2x+5y=26`