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What is the slope of y-14=-8(x+2)?

User MarkCo
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Answer:

slope: -8

Step-by-step explanation:


\sf slope\:intercept\:form:y = mx+ b

where:

  • m = slope
  • b = y-intercept

Here equation:

⇒ y - 14 = -8(x + 2)

rewrite:

⇒ y = -8x - 16 + 14

simplify

⇒ y = -8x - 2

Here, the slope is -8 and y-intercept is -2.

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