Math Problem Statement
determine the slope of 3x + y = 3
Solution
To determine the slope of the line represented by the equation , follow these steps:
- Rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form (), where is the slope, and is the y-intercept.
Subtract from both sides:
- The coefficient of in this form () is the slope of the line.
Final Answer:
The slope of the line is .
Would you like more details or have questions? Here are 5 related queries to expand on:
- What is the y-intercept of the equation ?
- How would you graph the line ?
- Can you determine the slope of a parallel line to ?
- What is the slope of a line perpendicular to ?
- How would you rewrite the equation in standard form ?
Tip: When determining the slope from standard form (), the slope is .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope-Intercept Form
Formulas
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
Slope from Standard Form: m = -A/B
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9