Answer
$y=-\dfrac{5}{9}x+\dfrac{17}{9}$
Work Step by Step
Using the properties of equality, in terms of $
y
,$ the given expression, $
5x+9y=17
,$ is equivalent to
\begin{array}{l}\require{cancel}
9y=-5x+17
\\\\
y=-\dfrac{5}{9}x+\dfrac{17}{9}
.\end{array}