Question

Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is 3x - 5y - 8 = 0

Answer 1

`y = (3)/(5)x-(8)/(5)`

Explanation:

3x - 5y - 8 = 0

-5y = -3x + 8

Divide the whole equation by (-5)

`(-5y)/(-5)=(-3x)/(5)+(8)/(-5)\\\\y = (3)/(5)x-(8)/(5)`