SOLUTION: Write each equation in slope-intercept form. y + 3 = -3(x - 6)

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Question 357093: Write each equation in slope-intercept form.
y + 3 = -3(x - 6)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Write the equation in slope-intercept form y = mx + b

Solve the equation for y

y + 3 = -3(x - 6)

y + 3 = -3x + 18

y = -3x + 18  -3

y = -3x + 15 

slope is -3 (negative slope and therefore line slants to the left)

y intercept is 15.  Line crosses the y axis at Pt(0,15)

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