An Equation That Defines Y as a Function of X $$8 x + 5 y = 7$$

question 521

Multiple Choice

An equation that defines y as a function of x is given. Rewrite the equation using function notation f(x) .
- $$8 x + 5 y = 7$$

• A) \(f ( x ) = 8 x - 7\)
• B) \(f ( x ) = - \frac { 8 } { 5 } x + \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 8 } { 5 } x + \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(f ( x ) = \frac { 8 } { 5 } x - \frac { 7 } { 5 }\)

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