Solve for the Indicated Variable $- 8 x - 9 y = 7$

question 258

Multiple Choice

Solve for the indicated variable.
- $- 8 x - 9 y = 7$ for $y$

• A) \(y = \frac { 8 } { 9 } x + 7\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - \frac { 7 } { 9 }\)
• C) \(y = - \frac { 8 } { 9 } x + 7\)
• D) \(y = \frac { 8 } { 9 } x - \frac { 7 } { 9 }\)

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