Question

Find the slop from the given equation. 2x + 4y + 7 = 0

Answer 1

The slope of the line would be -1/2.

To find the slope we need to make the line in the form y = mx + b:

2x + 4y + 7 = 0

2x + 4y = -7

4y = -2x - 7

÷ 4

y = (-2/4)x - (7/4)

-2/4 simplifies to -1/2.

I hope this helps!