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How do i change y+2=2/7(x-1) from point-slope form to standard

User Kanji
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standard form is y=mx+b

to get there lets simplify the equation

y+2=(2/7)(x-1) original in point slope form

y+2=(2/7)x-2/7 distribute 2/7

y=(2/7)x-16/7 subtract 2 from both sides, 2=14/7

answer:
y=(2)/(7)-16/7

User Sriram C G
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