Question

So in this equation x + 2y= -8
would the slope be 1 ?

Answer 1

No.

`x+2y=-8\\ 2y=-x-8\\ y=-(1)/(2)x+4\\\\ m=-(1)/(2)`

Answer 2

x + 2y = -8

Subtract 'x' to both sides:

2y = -x - 8

DIvide 2 to both sides:

y = -1/2x - 4

Slope is -1/2, not 1.