SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If yes, write it in the form y = mx + b. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) 5x = 11y + 4

Question 902421: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If yes, write it in the form y = mx + b. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)
5x = 11y + 4
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, stanbon:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Yes, because one term of y and one term of x, and both are to power 1. You can solve for y in terms of x.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If yes, write it in the form y = mx + b. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)
5x = 11y + 4
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11y = 5x + 4
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y = (5/11)x + (4/11)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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