SOLUTION: find the slope of the graph of the equation 2x+y=8

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: find the slope of the graph of the equation 2x+y=8      Log On


   

Question 422066: find the slope of the graph of the equation 2x+y=8
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi



Using the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line y = mx + b  



finding the slope of the graph of the equation:

 2x+y=8

 y = -2x + 8    |slope m = -2 and the y-intercept is 8.  Pt(0,8) on the Line