Question

Write each equation in ax + by = c form 1. y= 5 - 3x 2. x= 2y - 3

Answer 1

Y=5-3x   add 3x to both sides

3x+y=5

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x=2y-3  subtract 2y from both sides

x-2y=-3   (by convention x should have a positive coefficient)

Answer 2

1. Subtract the y on both sides and get 0=5-3x-y
Then subtract the on both sides and get the answer
-3x-y=-5

2. Substructure 2y on both sides and get the answer
x-2y=-3