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In the general equation Ax + By + C = 0 of a line, the slope is
A-B/A
BA/B
CC/B
D-A/B
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -A/B
Solving for y gives y = -(A/B)x - C/B, so the slope is -A/B.
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