Solve the equation for y and identify the slope: 2x + y = 5

Solve the equation for y and identify the slope:  2x + y = 5
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2x+y=5 becomes y=5-2x or -2x+5 (standard y=ax+b form), so the slope is -2 (leaning backwards like \). Although not asked for, the intercept is 5).

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