Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 6 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - 6-1 Solving Systems by Graphing - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 369: 52

Answer

The slope of a line that is parallel to the graph of the equation is $-\frac{2}{3}$.

Work Step by Step

We are given $3y+2x=7$ $\rightarrow 3y=-2x+7$ $\rightarrow y=-\frac{2}{3}x+\frac{7}{3}$ Nonvertical lines are parallel if they have the same slope and different y-intercepts. Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line where m represents the slope: $y=mx+b$ $y=-\frac{2}{3}x+\frac{7}{3}$ Therefore, the slope of a line that is parallel to the graph of the equation is $-\frac{2}{3}$
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