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Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is 3x - 5y - 8 = 0

Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is 3x - 5y - 8 = 0
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Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is 3x - 5y - 8 = 0

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User MadhuP
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Answer:


y = (3)/(5)x-(8)/(5)

Explanation:

3x - 5y - 8 = 0

-5y = -3x + 8

Divide the whole equation by (-5)


(-5y)/(-5)=(-3x)/(5)+(8)/(-5)\\\\y = (3)/(5)x-(8)/(5)

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