how do i change y+2=2/7(x-1) from point-slope form to standard

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1. standard form is y=mx+b

   to get there lets simplify the equation

   y+2=(2/7)(x-1)   original in point slope form

   y+2=(2/7)x-2/7      distribute 2/7

   y=(2/7)x-16/7         subtract 2 from both sides, 2=14/7

   answer: [tex]y=\frac{2}{7}-16/7[/tex]

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