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 3.
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(Cancel common terms)
(Apply distributive property:
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract 9 from each side)
(Apply additive inverse property:
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(Apply additive identity property:
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(Subtract:
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(Divide each side by 3)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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The slope-intercept form of the line equation is .