Question

What is the slope of the line described by the equation 6x + 4y = 8

Answer 1

solve for y

6x + 4y = 8

subtract 6x from each side

4y = -6x+8

divide by 4 on all sides

y = -6/4 x +8/4

y = -3/2 x +2

the slope is -3/2

Answer: -3/2