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shaskins00
Aug 23, 2008, 11:39 AM
I need help, the question states; What is the slope of the line 2y=3x-6? My instructor wants to see the work.
galactus
Aug 23, 2008, 11:52 AM
Solve for y. What is the coefficient of x? That is your slope.
All you have to do is divide by 2 and you're finished.
Rehaan_genius
Aug 24, 2008, 08:28 PM
DUDE! Its such a simple question! But hey! Notice that here the slope is NEGATIVE!
Rehaan_genius
Aug 26, 2008, 03:57 AM
Sorry guys! Here is one mistake of mine! Slope is POSITIVE here! Over excitement is very dangerous!
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Aug 26, 2008, 07:41 AM
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Unknown008
Aug 27, 2008, 05:03 AM
If you know the general formula of general linear equations, y = mx + c, then, just make y the subject of formula like galactus said, by dividing all the numbers by 2. To help you understand why is this so, you can sketch the line on graph paper and see the results. The slope will be ascending (or positive, not negative).
You may surely come to further questions about the y-intercept. In the above formula I gave you, the y-intercept will be 'c'. Through the sketch, you'll be able to find these easily. With time and practice, you'll be able to deduce these easily and quickly. I hope it helped!