SOLUTION: If a linear equation is solved for y, the coefficient of x represents the rate of change, or slope of the line. Determine the slopes of the lines represented by each equation.
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Question 1051713: If a linear equation is solved for y, the coefficient of x represents the rate of change, or slope of the line. Determine the slopes of the lines represented by each equation.
y=3x-9+8x
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If a linear equation is solved for y, the coefficient of x represents the rate of change, or slope of the line.
Determine the slopes of the lines represented by each equation.
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y = 3x - 9 + 8x,
y = 11x - 9.
The slope is 11.
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