We begin by writing the equation of the given line, x + 4y = 8, in slope-intercept form. Solve for y. x + 4y = 8 This is the given equation. 4y = -x + 8 To isolate the y-term, subtract x from both sides. 1 x + 2 4 Divide both sides by 4. y Slope is -.

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We begin by writing the equation of the given line, x + 4y = 8, in slope-intercept
form. Solve for y.
x + 4y = 8
This is the given equation.
4y = -x + 8
To isolate the y-term, subtract x from
both sides.
1
x + 2
4
Divide both sides by 4.
y
Slope is -.
Transcribed Image Text:We begin by writing the equation of the given line, x + 4y = 8, in slope-intercept form. Solve for y. x + 4y = 8 This is the given equation. 4y = -x + 8 To isolate the y-term, subtract x from both sides. 1 x + 2 4 Divide both sides by 4. y Slope is -.
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