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What is the slope of 9x -5y = 4

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the general equation of a graph is given by

y = mx + c

where m= slope

c=intercept

the equation given is

9x-5y=4

make y subject of formula

9x-4=5y

5y=9x-4

divide through by 5

y=9/5x-4/5

comparing with the general equation

mx=9/5x

m=slope=9/5

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