The equation of a straight line is 3y + 9x -12 =0. Use the equation to find the (1) gradient of the line

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The equation of a straight line is 3y + 9x -12 =0. Use the equation to find the

(1) gradient of the line

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Answer:

-3

Explanation:

Divide through the equation by the leading coefficient to obtain:

y+3x-4=0

y=4-3x

and our gradient is -3

Syrup answered Nov 5, 2022

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