SOLUTION: I need to determine the slope and y-intercept of the following equation 2x+3y=5 I believe the slope is 2x and that the y intercept is 3y but I am not sure. Thank you

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Question 393565: I need to determine the slope and y-intercept of the following equation
2x+3y=5
I believe the slope is 2x and that the y intercept is 3y but I am not sure.
Thank you
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
put in slope intercept form first
y=mx+b
3y=-2x+5
y=-2/3x+5/3
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slope m=-2/3
y int =5/3 (0,5/3)