Question

Solve the equation for y. 8x – 9y = 11

a. .y=-9/8x-9/11
b. .y=9/8x 11/8
c. .y=-8x-11
d. .y=8/9x-11/9

Answer 1

8x - 9y = 11 (subtract 8x from each side)

- 9y = -8x + 11 (divide -9 from each side)


`(-9y)/(-9) = (-8x+11)/(-9)`

y =
`(-8)/(-9) x - (11)/(9)`

D.
`y=(8)/(9) x - (11)/(9)`