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Mathematics

For the equation 2x - 5y = 8; slope is :
5
$-\dfrac{2}{5}$
8
$\dfrac{2}{5}$

Coordinate Geometry

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⇒ 2x - 5y = 8

⇒ - 5y = 8 - 2x

⇒ 5y = 2x - 8

⇒ y = $\dfrac{2}{5}\text{x} - \dfrac{8}{5}$

∴ Slope = coefficient of x = $\dfrac{2}{5}$

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

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