SOLUTION: I am trying to find the slope and y-interceptor for the equation 5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x Any help in doing the equation is appreciated !

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Question 476336: I am trying to find the slope and y-interceptor for the equation
5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x
Any help in doing the equation is appreciated !
Found 2 solutions by jorel1380, stanbon:
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x
5y+5=17
5y=12
y=12/5
Solved by pluggable solver: DESCRIBE a linear EQUATION: slope, intercepts, etc
This equation defines a horizontal line. There is no X intercept. Y intercept is 1%2F0.4167=2.39980801535877

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the slope and y-interceptor for the equation
5y + 9x +5 = 17 + 9x
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Subtract 9x from each side to get:
Subtract 5 from both sides:
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5y = 12
y = 12/7
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slope = 0
y-intercept = 12/7
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Graph:
graph%28400%2C400%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C5%2C12%2F7%29
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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