Determine the slope of the line graphed by 5y + 6x - 2 = 0. Type a numerical answer in the space provided. If necessary, use the / key to represent a fraction bar and leave your answer in terms of an improper fraction.

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

what do you get when you solve for y?

anonymous · Answer

You just have to solve for y and see the value of the constant that is multiplying x.

anonymous · Answer

huh ?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

let's completely isolate y

5y + 6x - 2 = 0

5y + 6x = 2

5y = 2 - 6x

5y = -6x + 2

y = (-6x + 2)/5

y = (-6x)/5 + 2/5

y = (-6/5)x + 2/5

the equation is now in y = mx+b form where m = -6/5 and b = 2/5