Write y = x + 7 in standard form using integers.

–x + 6y = 42

6x – y = 42

–x + 6y = 7

–x – 6y = 42

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To convert the equation \( y = x + 7 \) to standard form using integers, we need to rearrange it into the form \( Ax + By = C \), where \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) are integers and \( A \) is non-negative.

Starting with the equation:

\[ y = x + 7 \]

We can rearrange it by subtracting \( x \) from both sides:

\[ -x + y = 7 \]

To express it in standard form, multiply the entire equation by -1:

\[ x - y = -7 \]

Now we have the equation in the standard form \( Ax + By = C \) with \( A = 1 \), \( B = -1 \), and \( C = -7\). However, to ensure that \( A \) is non-negative, we can rewrite it as:

\[ -x + y = 7 \]

This can also be presented as:

\[ -x + 6y = 7 \]

However, it seems that "standard form" was required, so based on this convention:

The standard forms provided in your choices do not match \( Ax + By = C \) form of our equation. However, the closest match preserved in integer format from the rearranging consistent with the ordinary forms shared would be:

\[ -x + 6y = 7 \]

If you are looking for strictly integer forms, then the negative sign can be managed, translating back to:

\[ -1(x - y) = 7 \rightarrow x - y = 7 \]

In case of the need to declare the solutions distinctly without confusion of moving parts:

  • The valid equivalent standard form of \( y = x + 7 \) is indeed \( -x + y = 7 \)
  • Considering criteria among integers, choose \( -1(x - y) = 7 \) over any others; if looking from provided options for the best fit-solution alignment, \( -x + 6y = 7\) stands out from your preferences shared:

This equation could symbolize a broader context, yet since none is entirely explicit, I've shared the conversion based on algebraic normalization of integer standards.