Question

Convert the following equations from standard form to slope-intercept form. 1-x-2y=-6

Answer 1

Explanation:

Slope intercept form is

`y=mx+b`

Start with your equation and move y terms to one side and all other terms to the other side:

`1-x-2y=-6`

`1-x+6=2y`

Combine numbers:

`7-x=2y`

Divide both sides by 2

`(7)/(2) - (x)/(2) =y`

Write y on the left hand side and put the rest of the equation in standard slope intercept form:

`y=-(1)/(2)x+(7)/(2)`

This is slope intercept form with m = -1/2 and b =7/2