SOLUTION: Hi. I'm having trouble finding the slope of the line determined by each equation in this particular problem. 2x-y=6 thanks. H.C.

Question 179575: Hi.
I'm having trouble finding the slope of the line determined by each equation in this particular problem.
2x-y=6
thanks. H.C.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation.

Subtract from both sides.

Rearrange the terms.

Divide both sides by to isolate y.

Break up the fraction.

Reduce.

So the equation is now in slope intercept form where the slope is and the y-intercept is

note: the y-intercept is the point

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