SOLUTION: how do i calculate the slope (or gradient) of the line 2y − 10x + 5 = 0 equals Attempt: 0= 2y-10x+5 =2y/5 -10x/5

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Question 698349: how do i calculate the slope (or gradient) of the line 2y − 10x + 5 = 0 equals

Attempt: 0= 2y-10x+5
=2y/5 -10x/5
Answer by neatmath(302) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You just need to solve the equation for y.

Then the coefficient of the x-variable will be your slope.

2y-10x%2B5=0

2y=10x-5

y=5x-5%2F2

Thus, the slope of this line is 5.

Also, the y-intercept of this line is 5/2, or the point (0,5/2).

This form of the function is known as slope-intercept form, and is quite useful for sketching lines.

I hope this helps! Keep practicing! :)

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