Question

Given the equation y − 3 = 1/2(x + 6) in point-slope form, identify the equation of the same line in standard form.

Answer 1

Standard Form is given by:

\[\large ax + by + c = 0\]

Multiply both the sides by 2, then:

\[2y -3 = x + 6\]

Or,

\[x - 2y = -3-6\]

\[x - 2y + 9 = 0\]