Question

Write the equation in slope intercept form: x+5y=-15

Answer 1

y =
`-(1)/(5)x` - 3

OR

y =
`-(x)/(5)` - 3

Explanation:

x + 5y = -15

5y = -x - 15

y =
`-(1)/(5)x` - 3

or

(it's the same thing)

y =
`-(x)/(5)` - 3

They are the same because x by itself has an invisible 1 in front of it.

1x = x

`-(x)/(5)` =
`-(1x)/(5)` =
`-(1)/(5)x`