Standard form

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What is standard form in algebra?

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Standard form is a way of writing equations in the format Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A should be non-negative.

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Convert the equation 12 - 3y = -x to standard form.

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x - 3y = -12.

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Convert the equation 2 = y - 2x to standard form.

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2x - y = -2.

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Convert the equation -5x = y + 4 to standard form.

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5x + y = -4.

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Convert the equation -2x + 20 = -5y to standard form.

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2x - 5y = 20.

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Convert the equation -16x = 2y - 10 to standard form.

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8x - y = -5.

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What does it mean for an equation to be in standard form?

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It means the equation is arranged so that all terms are on one side, and it is expressed as Ax + By = C.

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What are the steps to convert an equation to standard form?

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1. Move all terms to one side of the equation. 2. Rearrange the equation to match the format Ax + By = C.

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What is the significance of the coefficients A, B, and C in standard form?

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A, B, and C are integers that represent the relationship between the variables x and y in the equation.

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Can standard form have fractions or decimals?

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No, standard form should only have integer coefficients.

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CCSS.8.EE.A.3