SOLUTION: Find slope for the given equation of line: 5x + 2y = 10

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Question 660490: Find slope for the given equation of line:
5x + 2y = 10
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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We transform the equation in the slope intercept form:
5x%2B2y=10
2y=-5x%2B10
y=%28-5%2F2%29x%2B5. From the final equation we get the slope m=-2.5