Question

Convert the equation `5x+2y=-8`into slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

Bradley C.
Apr 22, 2018
5
x
−
2
y
=
8
subtract
5
x
from both sides
−
2
y
=
8
−
5
x
y=
8
−
5
x
2
y=
−
5
x
2
−
4
s
l
o
p
e
=
−
5
x
2
y-intercept:
(
0
,
−
4
)

Answer 2

y= -2.5x-4

Explanation:

we have to isolate our y

subtract 5x from 5x+2y=-8 and move it to the right side

2y= -5x-8

divide everything by 2

y=-2.5x-4

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