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The equation of a line is given below.

-6x-2y=2
Find the slope and the y-intercept.
Then use them to graph the line.

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Explanation:

Given equation:

  • - 6x - 2y = 2

Simplify and convert into slope-intercept form (y = mx + b):

  • - 6x - 2y = 2
  • -3x - y = 1
  • y = - 3x - 1

The slope is m = -3, the y-intercept is b = -1

See the graph below

The equation of a line is given below. -6x-2y=2 Find the slope and the y-intercept-example-1
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