SOLUTION: write the equation in the form y=mx+b 5x-y=7

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Question 211933: write the equation in the form y=mx+b
5x-y=7
Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation in the form y=mx+b

5x-y=7

Step 1. To solve for y add y to both sides of the equation

5x-y%2By=7%2By

5x=7%2By

Step 2. To isolate y, add -7 to both sides of the equation

5x-7=7%2By-7

y=5x-7

Step 3. Answer is y=5x-7

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