How do you convert $y = - 2 x + 6$ $y=-2x+6$ into standard form?

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Answer 1 · 2015-03-31T22:22:55

Although there are some different definitions of "standard form" probably the most common is
$a x + b y = c$ $ax+by = c$

If this is required version, add $2 x$ $2x$ to both sides of the equation to get
$2 x + y = 6$ $2x+y = 6$

How do you convert y=−2x+6y=-2x+6 into standard form?