What is the slope of -5x-4y=-8

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asked Jan 19, 2024 137k views

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Galfisher · Answer 1 · 2024-01-23T08:30:48+0000

Answer:

slope = -
(5)/(4)

Explanation:

the equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

given

- 5x - 4y = - 8 ( add 5x to both sides )

- 4y = 5x - 8 ( divide through by - 4 )

y =
(5)/(-4) x -
(8)/(-4) , that is

y = -
(5)/(4) x + 2 ← in slope- intercept form

with slope m = -
(5)/(4)