Question

The slope of the line whose equation is x - 3y = 1 is

1/3
-3
-1/3

Answer 1

-1/3

Explanation:

To find the slope of the given line, solve the equation for y:

-3y = -x + 1, or (after dividing by -3),

y = (-1/3)x + 1/3

The desired slope is -1/3.