Pre-Algebra Examples

$y = - x - 4 x - 4$

Step 1

The standard form of a linear equation is $A x + B y = C$ .

Step 2

Simplify the right side.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $4 x$ from $- x$ .

$y = - 5 x - 4$

Step 3

Move all terms containing variables to the left side of the equation.

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Step 3.1

Add $5 x$ to both sides of the equation.

$y + 5 x = - 4$

Step 3.2

Reorder $y$ and $5 x$ .

$5 x + y = - 4$

Step 4