What is the slope of the line represented by the equation x + 3y = 6?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Equation = x + 3y = 6
Formula:
y = mx + c (where m = slope)
x + 3y = 6
3y = −x + 6
y = −(1/3)x + 2
m = −1/3
Slope of the line = −1/3