Question

PLEASE HELP !!What is the slope of a line parallel to the line whose equation is 8x+10y=60.

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

so we know the formula of a line is y=mx+b

1. arrange 8x+10y=60 into y=mx+b format

2. 10y=8x+6

3. we see that 8 = m

4. parallel line NEVER intersect so therefore they have the same slope (whereas perpendicular lines intersect so the slope for a perpendicular line would be -1/8)

Answer 2

Answer:

In slope intercept form -5y = -4 - 30

Explanation:

Slope intercept form is y=mx + b

Rewrite your equation in this form

-10y = -8x - 60

Find GCF (Greatest Common Factor) in this case it is 2

Divide all by 2

-5y = -4x - 30

divide both sides by -5

y = 4/5x + 6

slope = 4/5