Question

what would the slope be for the equation 4x - 3y = 12?

Answer 1

first put it in the form of y=mx+b

-3y=-4x+12
y=4/3x -4

the slope is m which is 4/3

Answer 2

so move to the side 4 and up 3?

Answer 3

move up4 and over 3

Answer 4

Recall that the line has a positive slope so using rise over run you move in the positive direction. Also remember to read the graph from left to right.

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