How would you convert 2x=12+2y to y=mx+b form?

Question

Its a graphing problem

Answer 1

First, you should solve for y since in y=mx+b the y is isolated

 

2x=12+2y

move the 12 to the left side by subtraction

2x-12=2y

divide by 2

x-6=y

or

y=x-6

 

After solving for y you have m=1 and b=-6

 

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Answer 2

The idea is to get Y by itself, which will convert the equation from Standard Form to Slope Intercept Form.  The following is a step-by-step answer to your question:

 

2x=12+2y

 

1.  Since you want Y on the left side, just change the equation to 2y+12=2x.

 

2.  Subtract 12 from left side and right side.  2y=2x-12.

 

3.  Get 2y to y by dividing each side by 1/2.  y=x-6.

 

4.  This is your final answer in y=mx+b format.  y=x-6.

 

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Answer 3

2x = 12+2y

 

2x - 12 = 2y

 

y = (2x - 12) / 2

 

y = x - 6

 

Line with a slope of 1 and y-intercept at (0, -6)