finding the slope, y-int

find the slope and y intercept of 5x-4y=12
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5x - 4y = 12
4y = 5x - 12
y = (5/4)x - 3

Thus, the slope if 5/4

On the y-axis, x = 0. We have:

y = (5/4)(0) - 3
y = 0 - 3
y = -3

Hence, the y-intercept is (0, -3).
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