What is the general form of the equation of the line shown? x - 2y - 3 = 0 2x - y + 3 = 0 2x - y - 3 = 0

The general form of the equation for a straight line is

y = mx + b

where

m = slope

b = y-intercept.

Consider the equation x - 2y - 3 = 0.

Add 2y to each side.

x - 3 = 2y, or

2y = x - 3

Divide through by 2.

y = (1/2) x - 3/2

This is in general form.

Consider the equation 2x - y + 3 = 0.

Add y to each side.

2x + 3 = y, or

y = 2x + 3

This is in general form.

Consider the equation 2x - y - 3 = 0.

Add y to each side.

2x - 3 = y, or

y = 2x - 3

This is in general form.