SOLUTION: how do you identify the slope of a line in an equation? why is it important?

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Question 363518: how do you identify the slope of a line in an equation? why is it important?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Assuming it's a linear equation, such as
Ax + By = C
you solve for y.
The slope is the coefficient of x after solving for y.
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Ax + By = C
By = -Ax + C
y = (-A/B) = C/B
The slope, m = -A/B
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Its importance depends on the situation.