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OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=-1/2x-1/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What are you looking to do with this equation :) ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

change it to standard form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, this is simple enough. Firstly, add 1/2 x to both sides.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You want the final form to be ax + by = c

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so y+1/2x=-1/2

OpenStudy (shamil98):

1/2x + y = -1/2

OpenStudy (shamil98):

ax + by = c x is first. in order..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, except x should be first. Now, x can't be a fraction. So, multiply 2 to the whole equation

OpenStudy (shamil98):

x + 2y = -1 basically.

OpenStudy (shamil98):

2(1/2x + y) = 2(-1/2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

By the way, it can't be a fraction because standard form dictates that a must be an positive number.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and you get x+2y=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Good job :)!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i must of got the wrong equation. the question is...Find the equation of the line that passes through the two points (3,−2) and (−1 2 ,−1 4 ) . Write your answer in standard form.

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