SOLUTION: Rewrite the linear equation 36 - 9y = 117x in the form y = mx + b. From the new equation, determine the slope and the y-intercept.

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Question 115419: Rewrite the linear equation 36 - 9y = 117x in the form y = mx + b. From the new equation, determine the slope and the y-intercept.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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36-9Y=117X
-9Y=117X-36
y=117x/-9-36/-9
y=-13x+4
THIS LINE EQUATION IN THE FORM (Y=mX+b) WHERE (m=SLOPE) & (b=Y INTERCEPT) HAS:
SLOPE=117 & Y INTERCEPT=-36
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