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I need help with my math

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We are asked to write the following equation in slope intercept form

5 x - 3 y = - 9

Recall that a slope-intercept form is obtained when we solve for the varaible y completely. so we start by adding 3y to both sides:

5 x = - 9 + 3 y

now add 9 to both sides

5 x + 9 = 3 y

now divide everything on the left and on the right of the equal sign by 3 in order to isolate y completely

5x / 3 + 9 / 3 = y

that means:

y = 5/3 x + 3 (using that 9/3 = 3)

So, please select the third answer in the list of options, which agrees with our finding.

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