How do you write y + 9= 4x - 8 in standard form?

2 Answers
Jun 11, 2018

-4x+y=-17

Explanation:

Standard for is given by

Ax+By=C

We essentially want our constants on the left, and the variables on the right. Let's subtract 4x from both sides to get

-4x+y+9=-8

Next, let's subtract 9 from both sides to get

-4x+y=-17

We have our variables on one side, and the constants on the other, thus this equation is in standard form.

Hope this helps!

Jun 11, 2018

-4x+y=-17

Explanation:

Standard form uses the equation

Ax+By=C

So really all we have to do is get the x and y variable on one side of the equal sign and the regular number on the other side.

First, let’s get the variables together. Subtract 4x from both sides:

y+9-4x=-8

Now, subtract 9 from both sides:

y-4x=-8-9

y-4x=-17

If you want to put it in traditional standard form like below you can, however it does not matter.

-4x+y=-17