SOLUTION: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form y=mx+b -4x+8y=5

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Question 784714: Determine whether the equation defines y as a linear function of x. If so, write it in the form y=mx+b
-4x+8y=5

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 so, write it in the form y=mx+b
-4x+8y=5
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y = (4/8)x + (5/8)
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y = (1/2)x + (5/8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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