SOLUTION: the linear function: 2x+3y=-9 How do I get "y" by it's self?

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Question 297386: the linear function:
2x+3y=-9
How do I get "y" by it's self?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
get the 2x term on the right
How ? subtract 2x from both sides
now you have 3y=-2x-9
now divide by 3
y=-2x/3-9/3
y=-2x/3-3