Question

What is the slope of the linear function 5x + y = 9?
a. 1
b. -5
c. 5
d. 9

Answer 1

b. because m = -5

Explanation:

y = -5x +9

m (gradient) is the coefficient before the 'x' term

Answer 2

Y=-5x+9
-5 is the slope
(B)