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Convert to standard form:


y = (5)/(12)x - (1)/(2)

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Answer: x=12y+6/5

Let's solve for x.

y=5/12x − 1/2

Step 1: Flip the equation.

5/12x + −1/2 =y

Step 2: Add 1/2 to both sides.

5/12x + −1/2 + 1/2 = y + 1/2

5/12x = y + 1/2

Step 3: Divide both sides by 5/12.

5/12x 5/12 = y + 1/2/5/12

x=12y + 6/5

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