Question

Solve the literal equation for y

-7x=-15-5y

Answer 1

y = -3 +7/5 x

Explanation:

-7x = -15 - 5y

-7x + 5y = -15 -5y -5y

-7x +5y = -15

-7x +7x +5y = -15 + 7x

5y = -15 + 7x

5y/5 = -15/5 +7/5x

y = -3 +7/5 x

Slope-intercept form y=mx+b

m= slope

b= y-intercept