alleryThe slope-intercept form y = mx + c of the line 3x + 4y = 8 gives a slope of
A−4/3
B3/4
C−3/4
D4/3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. −3/4
Solve for y: 4y = −3x + 8 → y = (−3/4)x + 2. Slope = −3/4; y-intercept = 2.
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