Question 1091138
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This is the rule to <U>MEMORIZE</U>:


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          If the straight line is presented by an equation y = ax + b,
          then the slope is equal to "a", the coefficient at x.
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Now apply this rule to your equations:


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a)  y = 3x + 2.   The coefficient at "x" is 3.  Hence, the slope is 3.



b)  3y = -6x + 3.

    Divide both side by 3. You will get

    y = -2x + 1.  The coefficient at "x" is -2.  Hence, the slope is -2.
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Solved.



<U>The lesson to learn and to memorize from this solution</U>:


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          If the straight line is presented by an equation y = ax + b,
          then the slope is equal to "a",  the coefficient at x.
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