SOLUTION: what is the slope of y= 5x

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Question 622350: what is the slope of y= 5x
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, lenny460:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 y = highlight%285%29x

 y = mx + b   |Standard slope-intercept form

   m = 5/1 = 5     (Note:  in this case b = 0)

Answer by lenny460(1073) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Drawing the graph the x and y values are:
(-2,10)
(-1,-5)
(0,0)
(1,5)
(2,10)
Therefore:
Slope = rise/run = 5/1 = 5
The Answer:
Slope = 5