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Express the following equation in the form in which y is dependent variable. 6x – 5y = 7 - Mathematics

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Question

Express the following equation in the form in which y is dependent variable.

6x – 5y = 7

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Solution

Given: 6x – 5y = 7.

Step-wise calculation:

1. Start:

6x – 5y = 7

2. Subtract 6x from both sides:

–5y = 7 – 6x

3. Divide both sides by –5:

`y = (7 - 6x)/(-5)`

4. Simplify:

`y = (6x - 7)/5`

= `(6/5)x - 7/5`

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Chapter 19: Co-ordinate Geometry: An Introduction - Exercise 19A [Page 388]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 19 Co-ordinate Geometry: An Introduction
Exercise 19A | Q 1. (b) | Page 388
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