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Find the slope of the line whose equation is 17 + 3y = 7x.

17/3
-7/3
7/3

User Kerrith
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Answer:

7/3

Explanation:

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User Prasham
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Rewrite the equation for y:

17 + 3y = 7x

Subtract 17 from both sides:

3y = 7x -17

Divide both sides by 3:

y = 7/3x -17/3

The slope is the number in front of x which is 7/3

The slope is 7/3

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