Question

Julia wrote a linear equation in standard form as –6x – 3y = 10. Arthur noticed that the equation was not written in standard form and wants to tell Julia how to fix it. What advice should he give her?

Answer 1

When an equation is in standard form, x isn't negative so she should divide everything by a negative 1 to change it into a positive equation.

Answer 2

Multiply both sides of the equation by –1, so that the value for A is positive.