Question

Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line.

8x+4y= -12
Write your answers in simplest form.

Answer 1

slope=-2

y-intercept= -3

Explanation:

8x+4y=-12 given

4y = -12 -8x subtract 8x

y = -3 -2x divide by 4

y = -2x -3 y-intercept form

slope is the number before the x (-2)

y-intercept is the constant (-3)