Answer:
[tex]y = \frac{1}{7} x + 7[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
x-7y = -49
i) move x to the right-hand side and change its sign
-7y = -49-x
ii) change the signs on both sides of the equation
7y = 49+x
iii) divide both sides of the equation by 7
[tex] \frac{7y}{7} = \frac{49}{7} + \frac{x}{7} [/tex]
[tex]y = 7 + \frac{1}{7} x[/tex]
iv) use the commutative property to reorder the terms
* commutative property: a+b = b+a
[tex]y = \frac{1}{7} x + 7[/tex]