Question

Determine the slope and the y-intercept of the following equation.
2x + 7y = 8

Answer 1

the slope = -2/7

the y-intercept = 8/7

Explanation:

Rewrite the equation to a slope-intercept form:

7y = 8 - 2x

7y = -2x + 8

`y=-(2)/(7)x+(8)/(7)`

so the slope = -2/7

the y-intercept = 8/7