The line equation in slope-intercept form is , where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
(Original Equation)
Eliminate the fraction by multiplying the equation by 2.
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(Cancel common terms)
(Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac)
(Multiply:
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(Subtract 6 from both sides)
(Additive inverse property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 2)
(Cancel common terms)
The slope-intercept form of the line equation is .