Question

urgent help needed!

write y = (-5/8)x + 3 in standard form using integers.
a. 5x + 8y = -24
b. 5x + 8y = 24
c. 5x - 8y = 24
d. -5x + 8y = 24

Answer 1

standard form of the equation of the line is

ax+by=c

multiply the whole equation with 8 and let me know that you get after multiplication by 8.

Answer 2

alright thank you

Answer 3

is -5x + 8y = 24 correct?

Answer 4

no its not.
try multiply with 8 and rearrange.

Answer 5

would the 8 be negative?

Answer 6

it would be positive.

Answer 7

5x + 8y = 24? sorry i feel like an idiot.. i've been doing math all day today

Answer 8

yes you got it.

Answer 9

yay! ok thanks