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Write the linear equation 5x-15y=-8 in slope-intercept form.
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Write the linear equation 5x-15y=-8 in slope-intercept form.

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Hello!

Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b

You have to get the equation into this format

5x - 15y = -8

Subtract 5x from both sides

-15y = -5x - 8

Divide both sides by -15

y = 1/3x + 8/15

The answer is
y = (1)/(3) x + (8)/(15)

Hope this helps!
User Suat
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5x - 15y = -8

15y = 5x - 8

Answer: 15y = 5x - 8
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