SOLUTION: I am having trouble solving a problem on my pre-algebra worksheet. It says: What is the slope of of the line with the equation 2x + y = 6? How do I solve this problem? I tried to s

Question 288105: I am having trouble solving a problem on my pre-algebra worksheet. It says: What is the slope of of the line with the equation 2x + y = 6? How do I solve this problem? I tried to solve the equation, but then I didn't know what to do with the answer. Please help me!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I am curious. What answer/solution did you get for the equation?
There are several formulas for finding slope depending on the form of he equation.
In this form, -a/b is the slope where a=2 and b=1.
What is "slope"?

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