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7. (05.03 LC) The equation shows the relationship between x and y: y = –5x + 8 What is the slope of the equation? (1 point) a. –8 b. –5 c. 3 d. 8
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7. (05.03 LC)

The equation shows the relationship between x and y:

y = –5x + 8

What is the slope of the equation? (1 point)


a. –8
b. –5
c. 3
d. 8

User Edo Post
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It would have to be "b" because the slope is the number with the "x"
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B because the formula is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. -5 is in the location of m meaning it would be the slope
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