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Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line with the given equation.

f(x) = 7 -4/5x
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A. The slope is
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
B. The slope is undefined.
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.

A. The y-intercept is
(Simplify your answer. Type an ordered pair, using integers or fractions.)
B. There is no y-intercept.

User Ben Adams
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Answer:

The slope is -4/5

The y intercept is (0,7)

Explanation:

f(x) = 7 -4/5x

Rewriting

y = -4/5x +7

This is in slope intercept form

y = mx+b where m is the slope and x is the y intercept

The slope is -4/5

The y intercept is (0,7)

User Jon Wei
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