Math Problem Statement
Rewrite the following equation in standard form: y = 10x + 7.
Solution
The given equation is .
Steps to rewrite in standard form:
The standard form of a linear equation is: where , , and are integers, and and are not both zero.
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Start with the given equation:
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Rearrange terms to move to the left-hand side:
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Multiply through by (optional) to make positive:
Final Answer:
The standard form of the equation is:
Check:
- , , and are integers.
- The greatest common factor (GCF) of , , and is .
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Tip:
When converting to standard form, always ensure that is positive and the coefficients are integers.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Linear Equations
Standard Form of a Linear Equation
Rearranging Equations
Formulas
Standard form of a linear equation: Ax + By = C
Theorems
Properties of Equality
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10