SOLUTION: what is the slope of 4x=7y=16

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations  -> Lessons -> SOLUTION: what is the slope of 4x=7y=16      Log On


   

Question 387912: what is the slope of 4x=7y=16
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rfadrogane:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the slope of 4x=7y=16
----
One to many equal signs.
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by rfadrogane(214) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what is the slope of 4x-7y=16
Sol'n:
4x-7y=16
7y=4x-16, divide 7 on both side
y=(4/7)x-16/7
so, from y = mx+b, m is the slope
thus, from the equation above.
m = 4/7 ----answer