I also need help in finding the slope of the line 2x+4y=-4. thank you!?

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I also need help in finding the slope of the line 2x+4y=-4. thank you!?

2007-12-06 15:27:52 · 2 answers · asked by peaches 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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Convert that into the standard form y = mx + c

So, 4y = -2x - 4

y = -2/4 x - 1

So, slope m = -2/4 = -1/2

2007-12-06 15:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

first, make the equation into slope-intercept form.
(y=mx+b)

the slope is mx.

EX. y=5x+6 the slope here is 5.

therefore, the answer to ur question is -1/2.

2007-12-06 23:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by golf19409 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋