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In standard form, slope is always the negative of the x coefficient over the y coefficient.
If you dont want to have that memorized, you can use algebra to get the equation of the line into slope-intercept form (y=mx+b)
Set it equal to y
2x - 5y = 6
2x = 5y + 6
2x - 6 = 5y
(2/5)x - 6/5 = y
Now it is in slope intercept form. In slope intercept form, the coefficient multiplying with x is the slope of the line. Therefore, the slope equals 2/5.
Answer:
Draw a line AB
Take a point C on AB
Fix the tip of compass at C and with a fix radius, cut AB on both sides of C
Mark those points D and E
Fix the tip of compass on D, and with the same radius, draw an arc above C
Do the same with E
Those two arcs will intersect at a point, mark the point F
Make a line passing through both C and F
Line CF is perpendicular to AB
Divide 1681 by 4 which is about 420.25 feet for length
