Write the Sentence as a Linear Equation in Two Variables $y = \frac { x } { 7 }$

question 53

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as a linear equation in two variables. Then graph the equation.
-The y-variable is 7 less than the x-variable.

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

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