To convert the equation from standard form \(6x + 2y = 12\) to slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\), where \(m\) is the slope and \(b\) is the y-intercept, follow these steps:
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Isolate \(y\): Start by moving \(6x\) to the right side of the equation. \[ 2y = -6x + 12 \]
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Divide by 2: To solve for \(y\), divide every term by 2. \[ y = -3x + 6 \]
Now the equation is in slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\).
From the equation \(y = -3x + 6\):
- The slope \(m\) is \(-3\).
- The y-intercept \(b\) is \(6\).
Answer: Slope: -3, Y-intercept: 6.