Math Problem Statement

Consider the following equation.

6x−3y=36x−3y=3

Step 1 of 3 :  

Find the slope and y-intercept. Simplify your answer.

Solution

We are given the equation:

6x3y=36x - 3y = 3

To find the slope and y-intercept, we need to rewrite the equation in the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope and bb is the y-intercept.

Step 1: Solve for yy

Start by isolating yy in the given equation: 6x3y=36x - 3y = 3 Subtract 6x6x from both sides: 3y=6x+3-3y = -6x + 3 Now, divide through by 3-3 to get yy by itself: y=2x1y = 2x - 1

Step 2: Identify the slope and y-intercept

From the equation y=2x1y = 2x - 1, we can now identify:

  • The slope m=2m = 2
  • The y-intercept b=1b = -1

Final Answer:

  • Slope: 22
  • Y-intercept: 1-1

Would you like a more detailed explanation of the process?

Here are some additional questions related to this topic:

  1. How do you determine the slope from an equation in general form?
  2. What is the importance of slope and y-intercept in graphing linear equations?
  3. How would the graph look if the slope were negative?
  4. Can two different equations have the same slope?
  5. What changes when the y-intercept is zero?

Tip: The slope tells you how steep a line is, while the y-intercept tells you where the line crosses the y-axis.

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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 Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10