SOLUTION: (2,5); x+5y=7 (5,8); 3x+y=8 I'm trying to get the above in y=mx+b form.

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Question 80813: (2,5); x+5y=7
(5,8); 3x+y=8
I'm trying to get the above in y=mx+b form.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+5y=7
5y=-x+7
y=(-1/5)x+7/5
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3x+y=8
y=-3x+8
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Cheers,
Stan H.