SOLUTION: write an equation in the slope-intercept form and then find the slope and y-intercept of the corresponding line. 5x+8y-24=0

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Question 576117: write an equation in the slope-intercept form and then find the slope and y-intercept of the corresponding line. 5x+8y-24=0
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5x+8y-24=0


8y=--5x+24
/8
y= (-5/8)x+3
compare with y= mx +b
m=slope = (-5/8)
b= y intercept = 3