Question

Given the equation 12x-6y=-36 identify the slope and y intercept

Answer 1

Let's isolate y first

`\\ \rm\Rrightarrow 12x-6y=-36`

`\\ \rm\Rrightarrow 6y=12x+36`

`\\ \rm\Rrightarrow y=(12)/(6)x+(36)/(6)`

`\\ \rm\Rrightarrow y=2x+6`

Compare to y=mx+b

• slope=m=2
• y intercept=b=6