Question

Convert to standard form: -5/2 (x-5) = y+8

Answer 1

-5/2 (x - 5) = y + 8

-5/2 x + 25/2 = y + 8

-5/2x -  y =  8 - 25/2

-5/2 x  - y = -9/2

Multiply through by 2:-

-5x - 2y = -9     (answer).