Question

Find the slope of the line. 5x +4y-1 Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

slope = -5 ÷ 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of line can be written as,

y = mx + c

where, m is slope

and c is intercept of line.

So, transforming the given equation in above standard equation.

5x + 4y - 1 = 0

⇒ 4y = -5x + 1

⇒ $y = \frac{-5}{4}x +\frac{1}{4}$

Now comparing this equation with standard equation. We get,

$m =\frac{-5}{4}$

and $c = \frac{1}{4}$

Hence, Slope =  $m =\frac{-5}{4}$