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Standard Form of a Line — Quiz

Question 9 • Algebra I

What is the slope of the line 4 x minus 2 y is equal to 5 ?

Answer
A
negative 2
B
2
C
4
D
negative 4

Explanation

Write the equation in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, where m is the slope. From 4x − 2y = 5, subtract 4x to get −2y = 5 − 4x, then divide by −2: y = 2x − 5/2. The coefficient of x is 2, so the slope is choice B, 2.

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