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Plz add explanation on how to do this so i understand it.

The equation shows the relationship between x and y:

y = −8x + 3

What is the slope of the equation?

−8
−5
3
8

2 Answers

8 votes

Answer:

Using the slope-intercept form, the slope is 8 .

Explanation:

This is a perfectly horizontal line passing through y=−3.

User Lucel
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The slope is -8
Because 3 is the y-intercept
And x is unknown
And y is y
User Smugford
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