document.write( "Question 470076: How do I graph x+2y=-6, since it isn't in y=mx+b form? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #322467 by jim_thompson5910(35256)\"\" \"About 
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Solve for y:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Equation is now in the form y = mx+b where m=-1/2 and b=-3
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