Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the following equation in slope-intercept form.

–3y = 20x + 19

Solution

To rewrite the equation 3y=20x+19-3y = 20x + 19 in slope-intercept form (y=mx+b)(y = mx + b), follow these steps:

  1. Start with the given equation: 3y=20x+19-3y = 20x + 19

  2. Divide both sides by 3-3 to solve for yy: y=20x+193y = \frac{20x + 19}{-3}

  3. Simplify the right side by dividing each term by 3-3: y=203x+193y = \frac{20}{-3}x + \frac{19}{-3}

  4. This gives you the slope-intercept form: y=203x193y = -\frac{20}{3}x - \frac{19}{3}

So, the equation in slope-intercept form is: y=203x193y = -\frac{20}{3}x - \frac{19}{3}

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you determine the slope from an equation in slope-intercept form?
  2. What is the y-intercept in the equation y=203x193y = -\frac{20}{3}x - \frac{19}{3}?
  3. How do you convert an equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?
  4. How do you graph a line using the slope and y-intercept?
  5. What is the slope of the line parallel to y=203x193y = -\frac{20}{3}x - \frac{19}{3}?

Tip: In the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, mm represents the slope, and bb is the y-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Theorems

Linear Equation Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10