Put the equation in standard form with a positive x coefficient. y+1/4 = -3(x+1/2)

12x + 4y = - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in standard form is

Ax + By = C ( A is a positive integer and A, B are integers )

given

y + = - 3(x + ) ← distribute

y + = - 3x -

Multiply through by 4 to eliminate the fractions

4y + 1 = - 12x - 6 ( add 12x to both sides )

12x + 4y + 1 = - 6 ( subtract 1 from both sides )

12x + 4y = - 7 ← in standard form

step-by-step explanation:

hans did not square the 40-unit side; he merely multiplied it by 2.   incorrect.