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The slope of the line whose equation is 5x + 3y = -2 is

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Answer:

-2/3

Explanation:

User Pierre Mardon
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slope intercept form is y = mx + b

5x + 3y = -2

subtract 5x from each side

3y = -5x-2

divide by 3

y = -5/3x -2/3

the slope is -5/3 and the y intercept is -2/3

User Nietaki
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