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The equation of a straight line is given as 3x+y=7. the slope of this line is​

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The correct answer is -3
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Answer:

The slope is -3 and the y intercept is 7

Explanation:

3x+y = 7

We can write the equation in slope intercept form

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -3x+7

The slope is -3 and the y intercept is 7

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