SOLUTION: I need help at finding the slope of each line in this equation: 8x-y=3

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Question 235479: I need help at finding the slope of each line in this equation: 8x-y=3
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given: 8X+-+Y+=+3
Form the normal equation of a line, Y = mX + B, m is the slope
We were given 8X+-+Y+=+3
Add Y to both sides
8X+=+3+%2B+Y Subtract 3 from both sides
8X+-+3+=+Y Our equation is now in the mX + B form
So the slope of the line is 8