Question

Rearrange the standard form of the equation below into y = mx + b by isolating y.
5x − 2y = 6

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

5x - 2y = 6 ( subtract 5x from both sides )

- 2y = - 5x + 6 ( divide through by - 2 )

y =
`(5)/(2)` x - 3 ← in slope- intercept form