How do you write $y = -x - 15$ in standard form?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-17T04:09:25

$x+y=-15$

The standard form for a linear equation is:

$Ax+By=C$

The equation $y=-x-15$ is in slope-intercept form. To convert it to standard form, add $x$ to both sides.

$x+y=-15$

How do you write y = -x - 15y = -x - 15 in standard form?