Question

9. y + 7 = 2(x + 5)
in standard form

Answer 1

y=2x+3

Explanation:

1. y+7=2(x+5) (rewrite the problem)

2. y+7=2x+10 (distribute the 2)

3. y=2x+3 (subtract 7 from both sides; 10-7=3)