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5x + 10y = 15 The slope of this line is 1/2. Explain

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Equation of a line is given by y = mx + c; where m is the slope.

5x + 10y = 15
10y = -5x + 15
y = -5/10 x + 15/10
y = -1/2x + 3/2

Therefore, slope is -1/2.
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