12x + 2y = -12 in slope intercept form

Mathematics · Middle School · Sun Jan 24 2021

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Given the equation of the line:

12x+ 2y = -12

Change the equation of the line in slope-intercept form.

Solution:
In order to change the equation of the line in slope-intercept form, we simply must equate it in the form.

y =mx + b

Transpose 12x to the other side of the equation and divide both sides by 2 in order to cancel out 2y leaving behind. Hence we must also take note that in transposing a number, the sign changes.

12x + 2y =-12

2y = -12 - 12x

2y/2 =(-12 - 12x)/2

y = -6 - 6x

Final answer:

y = -6 - 6x