The equation you've provided is a linear equation in two variables, \( x \) and \( y \).
To express \( y \) in terms of \( x \) (or vice versa), we can rearrange the equation.
Starting with the given equation:
\[ 17x + 5y = -19 \]
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Isolate \( y \): \[ 5y = -19 - 17x \]
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Divide every term by 5 to solve for \( y \): \[ y = -\frac{19}{5} - \frac{17}{5}x \]
Now, the equation can be rewritten as:
\[ y = -\frac{17}{5}x - \frac{19}{5} \]
This is the slope-intercept form of the equation \( y = mx + b \), where:
- \( m = -\frac{17}{5} \) (the slope)
- \( b = -\frac{19}{5} \) (the y-intercept)
If you need to graph this equation or find specific values for \( x \) or \( y \), please let me know!