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Find the gradient of the line

3y + 2x = 1

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Answer:

-2/3

Explanation:

The gradient of a line is its slope. You can just convert the equation to slope-intercept form (y=mx+b where "m" is the gradient/slope):

3y + 2x = 1

3y = 1 - 2x

y = 1/3 - 2/3x

y = -2/3x + 1/3

So, as we can see, -2/3 is the gradient/slope of the line.

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