SOLUTION: L is the line y-6=-2x-2 ( write down the slope of L ) Im not sure where to start

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Question 829963: L is the line y-6=-2x-2 ( write down the slope of L ) Im not sure where to start
Answer by LinnW(1048) About Me  (Show Source):
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We need to change the form of the equation to y = mx + b
where m represents slope and b is the y-intercept.
To do this, solve for y
y-6=-2x-2
add 6 to each side
y = -2x + 4
The slope is -2