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What is the slope and y-intercept of each of the following equations?

5x - 2y = 10

y - 3 = 2/3x + 7

x = 4

y = 5

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Equation of the line is given and we have to find out the slope and y-intercept.

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The y-intercept of the equation is the point where the line crosses the y axis. To solve for this value, simply set x=0.

The standard form of an equation of a line is ...

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