Question

Find the slope of the line y = –5x − 1

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

the equation is written in form y = mx + b

The m is the slope and the b is the y intercept.

So the m in the equation is -5.

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

The function follows y = mx + b form where m is the slope.

m = -5

The slope is -5