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What is the slope of the line with an equation of 5x + 8y = 16?
-8/5
-5/8
5/8
8/5

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  • 21-01-2020

Answer:

Slope m = -5/8

Step-by-step explanation:

5x + 8y = 16

Making y as subject of formula

8y = -5x + 16

Dividing each term by 8

8y/8 = -5x/8 + 16/8

y = -5x/8 + 2

Comparing with y = mx + c

Where m = slope and c the y intercept

Slope m = -5/8

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