SOLUTION: how do i solve this: 2xy+9x-5

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Question 663565: how do i solve this: 2xy+9x-5
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Starting with
2xy + 9x - 5
Assuming you mean to add = 0
2xy + 9x - 5 = 0
Isolate y
2xy = -9x + 5
Divide both sides by 2x
y = -9x/2x + 5/2x
Simplify and Rearrange to follow y=mx+b format
y = 5/2x - 9/2
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