SOLUTION: Find the slope and y-intercept (if possible) of the equation of the line. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) 16x − 6y = 54

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Question 1092546: Find the slope and y-intercept (if possible) of the equation of the line. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.)
16x − 6y = 54

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write in form of y=mx+b
16x-6y=54
16x-54=6y
y=(16/6)x-(54/6)=(8/3)x-9
The slope is the number in front of the x (8/3), and the intercept is the constant, -9. (0, -9) is the y-intercept.