Question

What is the slope of the graph for the equation y = -5x + 8?
A. 0
B. -5
C. 8

Answer 1

Also Use the graph to make a prediction of the number of gallons left in the tank if you drove 250 miles.


Question 5 options:
About 8.5
About 7.5
About 5.5
About 4.5
Use the graph to make a prediction of the number of gallons left in the tank if you drove 250 miles.


Question 5 options:
About 8.5
About 7.5
About 5.5
About 4.5

Answer 2

ignore the second comment from me!

Answer 3

Slope is the coefficient of the variable 'x'.

Answer 4

so its negative five?

Answer 5

Exactly.

Answer 6

ok tanks so so much! :)

Answer 7

wait if you plug that in it doesnt seem to fit, or am I doing something wrong

Answer 8

what are you trying to do?

Answer 9

I Don't know! I just want to get the slope of this equation ..... ahhh wait I got it!!! THANKS SO MUCH your right!

Answer 10

thanks bye

have a good night