What is the slope of 5x+2y = - 8

To find the slope, get the equation into slope intercept form:

y=mx+b

m stands for slope

b stands for y-intercept

To get your equation like this, subtract 5x from each side.

2y=-8-5x

2y=-5x-8

Finally, divide each side by 2

y=-5/2x-4

Your slope would be - 5/2

M=-5/2 is your answer!