How do you write 2x+y=17 in slope intercept form?

2 Answers
Nov 25, 2016

y = -2x + 17

Explanation:

Put the y on one side by itself.
-2 is the slope and 17 is the y-intercept.

Nov 25, 2016

-2

Explanation:

Slope / gradient of a line is obtained by making an equation in the form of:

y = mx + c

where 'm' gives the slope/gradient of the line and 'c' gives y-intercept.

2x+y=17

y=-2x+17

Here comparing this with y = mx+c gives:

m = -2 (slope/gradient) and c = 17 (y-intercept)

So slope / gradient of line :

m = -2