Question

Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line.

5x-4y=-8
Write your answers in simplest form.

Answer 1

The slope is 5/4 and the y-intercept is 2.

Explanation:

5x-4y=-8

4y=5x-(-8)

4y=5x+8

y=5/4x+8/4

y=5/4x+2

y=mx+b where m=slope and b=y-intercept.