SOLUTION: graph the linear equation x+5y=-8

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Question 1088770: graph the linear equation x+5y=-8
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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two ways. When x=0, 5y=-8, y =-1.6
when y=0 x=-8
two points determine the line.
or slope intercept. Isolate the y
5y=-x-8
y=(-1/5)x-(8/5)
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