In form ax+by+c=0

y=-3x/4 + 1

when you get it in the form do you have to change the signs? if yes why?

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Pockets

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18 October, 16:51

In form ax+by+c=0

y=-3x/4 + 1

when you get it in the form do you have to change the signs? if yes why?

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Hadassah Eaton · Answer 1

I don't get you but if you transform the equation to it's standard form, it will be

3x+4y=4

First, Multiply each term by 4:

y (4) = - 3x/4 (4) + 1 (4)

4y=-12x/4+4

4y=-3x+4

Now add 3x to both sides of the equation:

4y+3x=-3x+3x+4

3x+4y=0+4

3x+4y=4

In form ax+by+c=0y=-3x/4 + 1when you get it in the form do you have to change the signs? if yes why?

In form ax+by+c=0

y=-3x/4 + 1

when you get it in the form do you have to change the signs? if yes why?