SOLUTION: How do I graph x+2y=-6, since it isn't in y=mx+b form?

SOLUTION: How do I graph x+2y=-6, since it isn't in y=mx+b form?

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Question 470076: How do I graph x+2y=-6, since it isn't in y=mx+b form?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for y:

x+2y=-6

2y=-x-6

y = -1/2x-6/2

y = -1/2x-3

Equation is now in the form y = mx+b where m=-1/2 and b=-3
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