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In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane, what is the slope of the line 4x+7y=9?​

User Mr Pablo
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Answer: -4/7

Explanation:

To find the slope, let's change the equation to slope-intercept form.


4x+7y=9 [subtract both sides by 4x]


7y=-4x+9 [divide both sides by 7]


y=-(4)/(7)x+(9)/(7)

Now, we know the slope is -4/7.

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