SOLUTION: Please explain how to write the linear equation in slope-intercept form. x-1/5y= -9 Thank you.

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Question 474850: Please explain how to write the linear equation in slope-intercept form.
x-1/5y= -9
Thank you.
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b.....get it to read "y = "

x - 1
------ = -9
5y

x - 1 = -45y {multiplied both sides by 5y}
y = (-1/45)x + 1/45 {divided both sides by -45}

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