Pre-Algebra Examples

Find the Slope y=1/5-2
Step 1
Rewrite in slope-intercept form.
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Step 1.1
The slope-intercept form is , where is the slope and is the y-intercept.
Step 1.2
Simplify the right side.
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Step 1.2.1
Simplify .
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Step 1.2.1.1
To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
Step 1.2.1.2
Combine and .
Step 1.2.1.3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
Step 1.2.1.4
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 1.2.1.4.1
Multiply by .
Step 1.2.1.4.2
Subtract from .
Step 1.2.1.5
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 2
Using the slope-intercept form, the slope is .
Step 3