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A straight line has the equation 3x - 2y = -4. Find the gradient and the y-intercept.
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A straight line has the equation 3x - 2y = -4.
Find the gradient and the y-intercept.

User Navneet Nandan Jha
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Start with the given equation



Subtract from both sides

Multiply both sides by


Distribute

Multiply

Rearrange the terms

Reduce any fractions

So the equation is now in slope-intercept form () where (the slope) and (the y-intercept)
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