Chapter 8, Problem 34SGR

To determine

To state: The slope and the y-intercept of the graph

Answer to Problem 34SGR

The slope is -5 and the y intercept is 0.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $5x+y=0$

Formula used:

The general form of equation of line in slope intercept form is:

  $y=mx+b$

Calculation:

Consider the equation: $5x+y=0$

The general form of equation of line in slope intercept form is:

  $y=mx+b$

Here, m represents slope intercept and b stands for y intercept.

So, write the equation in general form.

Subtract both sides of equation by 5x

  $\begin{array}{l}5x+y-5x=-5x+0\\ y=-5x+0\end{array}$

Hence, the equation $y=-5x+0$ is written in the form of $y=mx+b$

Therefore, the slope is -5 and the y intercept is 0.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the slope is -5 and the y intercept is 0.