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What is the slope of the line with the equation 8x + 3y = 9?

A) −3/8

B) −8/3

C) 3/8

D) 8/3

User IAmJersh
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Answer:

B)
-8/3

Explanation:

Question:
8x+3y=9 <-- Find Slope

* I am going to change this equation into slope intercept form (y=mx+b) *

1) Subtract 8x from both sides:


3y=-8x+9

2) Divide both sides by 3:


y=-8/3x+3

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