SOLUTION: I am graphing equations using y-intercepts and slopes. I need to know the y-intercept and slope for 3x + y = -6

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Question 356566: I am graphing equations using y-intercepts and slopes. I need to know the y-intercept and slope for 3x + y = -6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2By=-6 Start with the given equation.


y=-6-3x Subtract 3x from both sides.


y=-3x-6 Rearrange the terms.


So the equation y=-3x-6 is now in slope intercept form y=mx%2Bb where the slope is m=-3 and the y-intercept is b=+-6 note: the y-intercept is the point


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