Pre-Algebra Examples

Write in Standard Form y=-2/5x-1
Step 1
The standard form of a linear equation is .
Step 2
Multiply both sides by .
Step 3
Simplify the right side.
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Step 3.1
Simplify .
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Step 3.1.1
Simplify each term.
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Step 3.1.1.1
Combine and .
Step 3.1.1.2
Move to the left of .
Step 3.1.2
Simplify terms.
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Step 3.1.2.1
Apply the distributive property.
Step 3.1.2.2
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.1.2.2.1
Move the leading negative in into the numerator.
Step 3.1.2.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.1.2.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.1.2.3
Multiply by .
Step 4
Move all terms containing variables to the left side of the equation.
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Step 4.1
Add to both sides of the equation.
Step 4.2
Reorder and .
Step 5