Question

Find the slope of the line. 5x +4y-1 Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

slope = -5 ÷ 4

Explanation:

The equation of line can be written as,

y = mx + c

where, m is slope

and c is intercept of line.

So, transforming the given equation in above standard equation.

5x + 4y - 1 = 0

⇒ 4y = -5x + 1

⇒
`y = (-5)/(4)x +(1)/(4)`

Now comparing this equation with standard equation. We get,

`m =(-5)/(4)`

and
`c = (1)/(4)`

Hence, Slope =
`m =(-5)/(4)`