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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y = -2/3 -5x

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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation to be in y = mx + b form, where m is the slope

y = -2/3 - 5x

y = -5x - 2/3

Since -5 is the coefficient to x, it is the slope.

So, the slope of the line is -5.

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