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7x + 2y = 10
How do I find the slope?

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Answer:

Slope is:

y = -7/2 x + 5

Explanation:

7x + 2y = 10 You need to get the y by itself on the left

-7x + 2y = -7x Subtract the 7x on both sides. The -7x cancels on the left

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2y = -7x + 10 You need to get the y by itself on the left. Divide the 2 to

--- = ----- + ---- each component. ( Everything on both sides )

2 = 2 + 2

y = -7 + 5 The 2's on the left would cancel. Divide for the rest

---- x Do not turn the -7 / 2 to a decimal! Keep it as it is!

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The linear equation is:

y = mx + b

y = y-value from coordinate

m = slope

x = x-value from coordinate

b = y - intercept

M = -7/2

We do not know what x and y is

b = 5

Hope this helps!!