Let's set up an equation.
so we know the answer is -13.
1/3 of a number (our variable) can be written as 1/3n.
8 less than that would be subtracting 1/3n by 8
so we have -13 = 1/3n - 8.
To solve:
Add 8 to both sides: -5 = 1/3n
Multiply both sides by 3 (to cancel fraction): -15 = n
You can check by plugging -15 into the equation we made.
So using standard form you convert the equation to 5x - 2y = -10 then use slope m of a line of the form Ax + By = C equals negative a over b. It would be a = 5 b = -2 m = -5/-2 m = 5/2. Have a good day the answer is 5/2
