College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 2 - Functions and Graphs - Exercise Set 2.3 - Page 257: 97

Answer

The general form of a linear equation is $Ax+By+C=0$. To find the slope and $y$-intercept, isolate the $y$ in the equation. The slope is the coefficient of the $x$-term, and the $y$-intercept is the term after the $x$-term. $Ax+By+C=0$ $By=-Ax-C$ $y=-\frac{A}{B}x-\frac{C}{B}$

Work Step by Step

The general form of a linear equation is $Ax+By+C=0$. To find the slope and $y$-intercept, isolate the $y$ in the equation. The slope is the coefficient of the $x$-term, and the $y$-intercept is the term after the $x$-term.
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