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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation 2x+5y=15

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2x + 5y = 15

Subtract 2x from both sides:
5y = -2x + 15

Divide both sides by 5:
y = -2/5 x + 3

Given that y = mx + b, where m is the slope.
⇒ Slope = -2/5

Answer: Slope = -2/5
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