can someone help explain how to do this please?
Write the equation y - 2 = 4(x + 5) in standard form.

A. 4x + y = 7
B. 4x - y = 3
C. 4x - y = -22

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can someone help explain how to do this please? 
Write the equation y - 2 = 4(x + 5) in standard form.

	A.	4x + y = 7
	B.	4x - y = 3
	C.	4x - y = -22

anonymous · Answer

Standard form is ax+by=c where, 'a' is positive and all the coefficients are integers (not fractions or decimals) 
y-2=4(x+5) 
y-2=4x+20 
y-22 = 4x (subtract 20 on both sides) 
-22 = 4x-y (subtract y on both sides) 
Answer: 4x-y = -22 (c)

anonymous · Answer

any questions?

anonymous · Answer

um no i think i get that now thank you very much for explaining exactly how to do it. :)