Identify the slope and the y-intercept of the line with the given equation: 2x+6y=12

Vinod asked Jul 15, 2022

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Identify the slope and the y-intercept of
the line with the given equation:
2x+6y=12

Vinod asked Jul 15, 2022

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Answer:

The slope is -1/3 and the y-intercept is (0, 2).

Explanation:

2x+6y=12

6y=12-2x

6y=-2x+12

y=-2/6x+12/6

y=-1/3x+2

y=mx+b where m=slope and b=y-intercept

Ivbtar answered Jul 19, 2022

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