Question

x/2 + y/5 = 1
I need to find slope and intercepts of the line. How do I move the x/2 to the other side?

Answer 1

Multiply both sides by 2 and 5.

5x + 2y = 1

2y = -5x + 1

y = -5/2x + 1/2

Answer 2

so do I multiply the x/2 by 2 and the y/5 by 5?....I issue I am having is with the fractions.

Answer 3

Oh no, this is what happens.

x/2 + y/5 = 1

and then

x(5)(2)/2 + y(5)(2)/5 = (5)(2)

The 2's under the x cancel and the 5 for the y cancel.

5x + 2y = 10