Create equivalent expressions in the equation that all have equal bases.72(3x)=73(2x+1)72(3x)=73(2x+1)Since the bases are the same, then two expressions are only equal if the exponents are also equal.2(3x)=3(2x+1)
Standard form is Ax + By = C
Where A is a positive integer
The y needs to be moved to the left side so subtract 3y from both sides.
2x - 3y = -8