Question

Solve the equation for y. 8x – 9y = 11

Answer 1

8x - 9y = 11    (subtract 8x from each side)

- 9y = -8x + 11  (divide -9 from each side)

$\frac{-9y}{-9} = \frac{-8x+11}{-9}$

y = $\frac{-8}{-9} x - \frac{11}{9}$

D. $y=\frac{8}{9} x - \frac{11}{9}$