Question

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Answer 1

Given the point-slope form, y + 1 = 4(x - 6):

In order to transform the given equation into its standard form, Ax + By = C where A and B ≠0, and A is non-negative:

Distribute 4 into the parenthesis:
y + 1 = 4(x - 6)
y + 1 = 4x - 24

Subtract 1 from both sides:
y + 1 - 1 = 4x - 24 - 1
y = 4x - 25

Next, subtract 4x from both sides:
-4x + y = 4x - 4x - 25
- 4x + y = -25

Finally, divide both sides by -1 to make the coefficient of x positive:

(-4x + y ) / ( -1) = (-25) / ( -1)

The standard form is: 4x - y = 25