Question

how do you make (-1/2)-y=(-11/2)to standard form?
show work please

Answer 1

i only know there can be no fractions in standard form

Answer 2

what if you just multiplied the equation by 2?

Answer 3

i don't know how to do that

Answer 4

ok so take the left hand side which is \[-\frac{1}{2}-y \] and multiply each term by 2

Answer 5

so do 2times 1 then 2times 11?

Answer 6

\[2\times -\frac{1}{2} + 2\times y\]

Answer 7

then do 2 times 11/2 on the right hand side of the equation

Answer 8

okay so the awnser is -1+2y=-11

Answer 9

check your signs!

Answer 10

oh its -1-2y=-11

Answer 11

good, very good catch!

Answer 12

okay thanks for your help