Question

what is the slope of the line with equation 6x + y = 12?

Answer 1

well we always want to isolate y
in this case when we do that we will end up with

y = 12 -6x

because we have to subtract 6x to both sides to get y by itself.

From this we know

y=mx + b

where m is the slope.

So can you tell me what is the number next to x ?

Answer 2

6...?

Answer 3

http://www.algebra-class.com/image-files/slope-formula-1.gif

Answer 4

you also have to include the sign next to 6 is the sign negative or positive?

Answer 5

negative

Answer 6

great so the slope is -6

Answer 7

that's the answer!!

Answer 8

you want to get y by its self so you get it into the form of y=mx=b. you would subtract 6x from each side and get y=-6x+12. the slope is where the m would be so the slope is -6!

Answer 9

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