SOLUTION: a) Express the equation in the form y = mx + b, b) find the slope and the y-intercept and c) sketch the graph of the linear function: 3x + 2y - 5 = 0

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Question 912771: a) Express the equation in the form y = mx + b,
b) find the slope and the y-intercept and
c) sketch the graph of the linear function:
3x + 2y - 5 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ax%2BBy-C=0
By=-Ax%2BC
y=-%28A%2FB%29x%2BC%2FB

Comparing to form y=mx+b,
m=-%28A%2FB%29
b=C%2FB
Values of m and b are enough to make a graph.