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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation – 5x + 2y = 10

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Answer:

5/2 or 2.5

Explanation:

use the equation y=mx+c

where m=slope=coefficient of x

-5x+2y=10

2y=5x+10

2y/2= 5x/2+ 10/2

y= 5x/2+ 5

Therefore the slope of the line is 5/2 or 2.5

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