Question

Given the linear equation 3x + y = 5, find the slope of its graph.

A.
5

B.
3

C.
–5

D.
–3

Answer 1

Give me the equation so that next time i know what to do. This is a practice sheet that i'm turning in for a grade. Please help!

Answer 2

put them in to y =mx+b form
m is the slope

Answer 3

okay could you help me work out the problem?

Answer 4

yeah

Answer 5

thanks. now where do i start?

Answer 6

so you have
3x +y = 5
to put it in to y = mx+b, all you need to do is subtract 3x to both sides