Answer:
The slope of the equation is -4.
Explanation:
Usually, when the question asks us to find the slope of the equation, the values are organized in this formula:
y=mx+b
This formula is called slope-intercept form. Here’s what the variables mean:
y=the y axis
m= the slope of the line
x=the x axis
b=the point on the line that intercepts the y axis (the y-intercept)
And to find the slope, all we would need to do is look at what number is plugged in as “m”. However, the equation the your problem gave us isn’t organized in slope-intercept form (yet) so we’re going to have to do some maneuvering.
Firstly, simplify the equation and isolate the y variable (because it’s isolated in slip-intercept form)
y-3=-4(x-5)
Move -3 to the other side to isolate y
y=-4(x-5)+3
Multiply -4 to the parentheses
y=-4x+20+3
y=-4x+23
Now, it’s clear that -4 is in the place of the “m” variable, which is the slope. Here is a comparison:
y=mx+b
y=-4x+23
Therefore, the slope of the equation is -4.
I hope this helped! If it did, a brainliest would be much appreciated :)
