Question

Which of the following is the best first step to convert the following equation to slope

intercept form?
2-4y =-12

Answer 1

Answer: y=7/2 in decimal form 3.500

Step-by-step explanation: Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

2-4*y-(-12)=0

Pull out like factors :

14 - 4y = -2 • (2y - 7)

Solve : 2y-7 = 0

Add 7 to both sides of the equation :

2y = 7

Divide both sides of the equation by 2:

y = 7/2 = 3.500