SOLUTION: Rewrite the linear equation 36 - 9y = 117x in the form y = mx + b. From the new equation, determine the slope and the y-intercept.

Question 117437: Rewrite the linear equation 36 - 9y = 117x in the form y = mx + b. From the new equation, determine the slope and the y-intercept.
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, psbhowmick:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start with the given equation

Subtract 36 from both sides

Divide both sides by -9 to isolate y

Break up the fraction

Reduce

So now the equation is in slope intercept form where is the slope and is the y-intercept
Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

slop: m = -13, y-intercept: b = 4
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