Question

In the equation $ax+by+c=0$, in how many different ways can you express $y$ in terms of $x?$

• A. 0
• B. 1
• C. 2
• D. 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1

If $ax+by+c=0$, then $y$ can be expressed as

$y=\frac{(-c-ax)}{b}$ .

We cannot express y in terms of x in any other way. Therefore there is only one way.