SOLUTION: Okay, not sure if I did these problems right or not.. my algebra book isn't very clear with the process.
1. Determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph: 3x + y = 8
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Question 388386: Okay, not sure if I did these problems right or not.. my algebra book isn't very clear with the process.
1. Determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph: 3x + y = 8
I got slope = 3, y-intercept = 8? right or wrong? if so please explain
2. Determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph: -x + 2y =4.
I got slope = -1/2, y-intercept = 2? same as above
Thank You Everyone who helps me here! xoxo
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, mananth:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
# 1
Start with the given equation.
Subtract from both sides.
Rearrange the terms.
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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# 2
Start with the given equation.
Add to 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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Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1. Determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph: 3x + y = 8
I got slope = 3, y-intercept = 8? right or wrong? if so please explain
3x + y = 8
add -3x to both sides
y =-3x+8
compare with y = mx+b
slope = -3
y intercept = 8
2. Determine the slope and y-intercept of the graph: -x + 2y =4.
I got slope = -1/2, y-intercept = 2? same as above
-x+2y=4
add x to both sides
2y=x+4
/2
y=1/2 *x+2
m= 1/2
y intercept = 2
...
m.ananth@hotmail.ca
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