Question

Solve the equation for y.

8x – 9y = 11

A. http://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_559d0ca5993b621d0271f14b06e8b42e0a5f93fe_1.gif

B. http://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_27ea24663f53c26f9d2deda05f6756582d9da38c_1.gif

C. http://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_ecd352261505db1916a24a98e44e21989128c1fc_1.gif

D. http://static.k12.com/bank_packages/files/media/mathml_66e2289dc72479e0feee4e6ab77a9e38b2510722_1.gif

Answer 1

Since you want to solve for y, first get rid of x from the left side.
To do that, subtract 8x from both sides.