1. The problem is to write the given equation in the form $$ax + by + c = 0$$. 2. This form is called the standard form of a linear equation in two variables, where $a$, $b$, and $c$ are constants. 3. To convert any linear equation to this form, rearrange all terms so that variables and constants are on one side and zero is on the other. 4. For example, if the equation is given as $$y = 2x + 3$$, subtract $2x$ and $3$ from both sides: $$y - 2x - 3 = 0$$ 5. Rearranging terms to match $$ax + by + c = 0$$ gives: $$-2x + y - 3 = 0$$ 6. Here, $a = -2$, $b = 1$, and $c = -3$. 7. This is the required standard form. If you provide the specific equation, I can convert it explicitly.