Question

How are these to equations the same and different
1. y =-3/2 x + 4
2. –3x + 2y = 8

Answer 1

rearrange no 2 to same form as 1:

2y = 3x + 3
now divide both sides by 2:
y = (3/2)x + 4

now you can compare this with no. 1

Answer 2

oops - second line should be 2y = 3x + 8

Answer 3

can you now see the difference and similarity?

recall that for y = mx + c

m = slope and c is intercept on y axis