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What is the slope of the line if the equation is 5x-3y=9

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Answer:

Slope = 5/3

Explanation:

5x - 3y = 9

Write in slope y-intercept form: y = mx +b

-3y = -5x + 9

Divide the whole equation by (-3)


(-3y)/(-3)=(-5x)/(-3)+(9)/(-3)\\\\y =(5)/(3)x- 3

Slope =5/3

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