Algebramedium · Past Paper
What is the slope of the line represented by the equation 2x + y = 5?
A2
B-2
C5
D-5
✓ Correct Answer: B — -2
Rewrite in y = mx + c form: y = -2x + 5. The slope (m) is -2.
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