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  • 08-11-2021
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What is the slope of the line represented by the equation
2x+3y= - 12?

a) 3/2
b) 2/3
c) -2/3
d) -3/2

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  • 08-11-2021

Answer:

The slope is -2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

2x+3y= - 12

Rewrite the equation in slope intercept form

y = mx+b  where m is the slope and b is the y intercep

Subtract 2x from each side

2x+3y -2x = -2x-12

3y = -2x-12

Divide by 3

3y/3 = -2/3 x -12/3

y = -2/3x -4

The slope is -2/3

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