Question

What is the slope of the line represented by the equation y =
= 1/3x+ 22

Answer 1

m=1/2

Explanation:

The equation is in slope-intercept form, or

y=mx+b

where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Essentially, the number that is multiplied by x is the slope, and the number that is added or subtracted from the term with an x is the y-intercept.

We are given the equation:

y=1/3x+22

1/3 is being multiplied by x (1/3*x=1/3x). Therefore, it must be the slope.

22 is being added to 1/3x (+22). Therefore, it must be the y-intercept.

m=1/3

b=22

The slope of the line is 1/3.

Answer 2

1/3

Explanation:

Slope is always represented by m in the equation y=mx+b. Therefore, the value that is attached to the x is always the slope.