SOLUTION: How do I convert to slope intercept form to graph? I know that y=mx+b but in the example Y=X-6 how would I go about this? y=x-6 as I am at a total loss.

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: How do I convert to slope intercept form to graph? I know that y=mx+b but in the example Y=X-6 how would I go about this?
y=x-6 as I am at a total loss. This question is from textbook Introductory algebra

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Graph:
y+=+x+-+6 Comparing this with the slope-intercept form:
y+=+mx+%2B+b you can see that the slope, m = 1, and the y-intercept, b = -6.
To graph this linear equation, you can place a point at the y-intercept (0, -6) and another point at (6, 0). This second point comes from setting y = 0 in your equation and solving for x.
0+=+x+-+6 Add 6 to both sides.
6+=+x
Thus, the point (6, 0)
Then you draw a straight line through these two points.
Here's the graph:
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