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15 October, 04:45

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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  1. 15 October, 06:01
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    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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