Question

Consider the equation 1.5x + 4.5y = 18

If we graph the equation, what is the slope of the graph?


A.3
B. -3
C. 1/3
D. -1/3
PLEASE HELP I HAVE 15 MINUTES

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Answer 2

D. -1/3

Explanation:

Solve for y. Your answer is the resulting x-coefficient.

4.5y = -1.5x +18

y = (-1.5/4.5)x +18/4.5

y = -1/3x +4

The slope is -1/3.

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You can see that the graph of it has a "rise" of -1 for each "run" of +3. Then rise/run = -1/3 = slope.