How do you write the standard form of the equation y+4=-12/7(x-1)?

1 Answer
Apr 16, 2018

7y+12x=-16

Explanation:

Standard form is ay+bx=c
Start by multiplying everything by 7 to get rid of pesky fraction:
7y+28=-12(x-1)
Distribute:
7y+28=-12x+12
Than subtract 28 over and add the 12x over:
7y+12x=-16