Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 6 - Rational Expressions and Equations - 6.6 Rational Equations - 6.6 Exercise Set - Page 417: 53

Answer

$$ m=-2 \\ y-intercept =5$$

Work Step by Step

We know that $y=mx+b$, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Using this, we find that the equation in slope intercept form is: $$ 2x+y=5\\ y=5-2x$$ Thus, the slope is -2 and the y-intercept is 5.
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