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FIND SLOPE OF THE EQUATION: 5y - 3x = 12

FIND SLOPE OF THE EQUATION: 5y - 3x = 12-example-1

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We are given an equation in ax+by=c form, and we need to transform it into y=mx+b.

5y-3x=12

Add 3x to both sides:

5y=3x+12

Divide both sides by 5:

5y/5=(3x+12)/5

y=3/5x+12/5

So, the equivalent equation in slope-intercept form is:

y=3/5x+12/5

or

y=.6x+2.4
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I believe this is the answer
FIND SLOPE OF THE EQUATION: 5y - 3x = 12-example-1
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