Question 240761
To put this in slope intercept form, you have to solve for y.  Start by subtracting 5x from each side.


5x-7y=9


-7y=-5x+9


Now divide by -7:
{{{(-7y)/-7= (-5x)/-7+9/-7}}}
{{{y=(5/7)x -9/7}}}


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus