Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the following equation in slope-intercept form and show your work.

Rewrite the following equation in slope-intercept form and show your work: -2x + 3y = 6

Solution

To rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form, let's start with the given equation:

2x+3y=6-2x + 3y = 6

The slope-intercept form of a line is:

y=mx+by = mx + b

where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept. To rewrite the equation in this form, we need to isolate yy on one side of the equation.

Step 1: Move 2x-2x to the other side

3y=2x+63y = 2x + 6

Step 2: Divide each term by 3 to solve for yy

y=23x+2y = \frac{2}{3}x + 2

Final Answer

The equation in slope-intercept form is:

y=23x+2y = \frac{2}{3}x + 2

In this form:

  • The slope mm is 23\frac{2}{3}.
  • The y-intercept bb is 2.

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Related Questions

  1. What is the interpretation of the slope 23\frac{2}{3} in this context?
  2. How can you graph this line using the slope and y-intercept?
  3. How would this equation change if the right side was set to a different constant?
  4. Can this line be parallel or perpendicular to another line? How can we determine that?
  5. What is the x-intercept of this line?

Tip

When rewriting equations, always aim to isolate yy for easier interpretation of slope and y-intercept.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations

Formulas

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9