What step can be taken to change the equation −2x+

4
3

y=6 to standard form?

Multiply all terms by 2.

None of these steps can be taken.

Multiply all terms by 3.

Multiply all terms by
2
1

.

1 answer

To change the equation \(-2x + \frac{4}{3}y = 6\) to standard form, you typically want to eliminate any fractions and have the equation in the form \(Ax + By = C\), where \(A\), \(B\), and \(C\) are integers.

To eliminate the fraction \(\frac{4}{3}y\), you could multiply the entire equation by 3, which is the denominator of the fraction:

\[ 3 \left(-2x\right) + 3 \left(\frac{4}{3}y\right) = 3(6) \]

This simplifies to:

\[ -6x + 4y = 18 \]

Now, the equation is in standard form, which is \(Ax + By = C\).

So, the correct step to take is:

Multiply all terms by 3.