The problem: y=1/2x-2/3
I am coming up with: -1/2x+y=-2/3
The "answer" is suppose to be: 1/2x+y=-2/3
Why would you not keep the (-) sign in front of the 1/2x?
2007-04-23 16:15:15 · 5 answers · asked by shonsmo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
If I multiply "MY" answer by a (-), wouldn't my answer be: 1/2x+y=2/3? With NO negative 2/3? But they are giving the answer as a negative 2/3.
2007-04-23 16:28:22 · update #1
Your answer is correct, but some texts prefer that the leading coefficient be positive.
So.. 1/2x - y = 2/3 is also correct
The answer you've listed as the 'correct' answer is incorrect.
2007-04-23 16:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by suesysgoddess 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the problem is: y=1/2x-2/3 and
The "answer" is suppose to be: 1/2x+y=-2/3
There is no way that the second equation is equivalent to the first. The second equation may have a typo, but it certainly needs the "-" (minus sign) left / in-front of the 1/2 in order to be equivalent to the first / top-equation-problem.
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"Convert this linear equation to it's alternate form...? "
There's some confusion when you refer to an answer.
I assume you're asking for AN (instead of IT'S) alternate form of the original/top equation. There are many alternate forms which would still be equivalent to the original equation.
2007-04-23 23:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by answerING 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer is 1/2x-y=2/3
Your answer is the same thing, only alot of textbooks, prefer the first term be positive. To do this we multiply everything by negative 1.
2007-04-23 23:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by leo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand either because, as far as I can see, you did this problem right: are you sure that you copied the problem down correctly?
2007-04-23 23:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is wrong
2007-04-23 23:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋