Question

rewrite the following equation in slope - intercept form.
16x - 17y = 5
write your answer using integers, proper fractions, and improper fractions in simplest form.

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate the y-term

$16x - 17y = 5 \implies -17y = -16x + 5$

Step2: Solve for y (divide by -17)

$y = \frac{-16}{-17}x + \frac{5}{-17}$

Step3: Simplify fractions

$y = \frac{16}{17}x - \frac{5}{17}$

Answer:

$y = \frac{16}{17}x - \frac{5}{17}$