2007-05-07 03:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by cindytomori2004 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This equation is in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. So, for your equation, the slope is 6 and the y-intercept is -8. Remember this formula. For any two coordinates (x,y) and (x',y'), we find the slope this way:
m = (y - y') / (x - x') or m = (y' - y) / (x' - x)
To find b, substitute x and y or x' and y' into the equation, and then solve for b.
y - mx = b or y' - mx' = b
2007-05-07 03:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by MathBioMajor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is assuming I remember this correctly, but the -8 is your y intercept by the nature of the equation. to solve for the slope set y to equal 0 and solve for X. the answer is 1.33333 as 1/3 of 6 is 2, so 1.3 times six = 8 and 8-8 =0 which would equal what you set y to. Therefore your slope is 1/3.
2007-05-07 03:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by speedysundevil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... I think the slope is 6/1, or just 6... Trying to remember how to find the y-intercept... I think -8 or (0,-8)?? Not sure! Check with other answers you get!
2007-05-07 03:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by kariafrazier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slope is 6/1 and y-intercept is -8....... y=mx+b
2007-05-07 03:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Andres 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The formula is "y=mx+b"...wait a minute...I totally forgot how to do it...lol...sorry.
2007-05-07 03:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋