Slope and y-intercept with fraction slopes
In y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. For the x-intercept, set y = 0 and solve for x.
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Find the slope and the y-intercept of y = (1/2)x − 4. Write them like 2, -5.
Answer: 1/2, -4
Find the slope and the y-intercept of y = (2/3)x − 12. Write them like 2, -5.
Answer: 2/3, -12
Find the slope and the y-intercept of y = (1/3)x − 2. Write them like 2, -5.
Answer: 1/3, -2
Tip: In y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. For the x-intercept, set y = 0 and solve for x.
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