1. Manipulate the equation into Slope-Intercept form: y = mx + b m represents the slope (aka gradient) 3x + 2y = 12 Subtract 3x from both sides: 2y = -3x + 12 Divide both sides by 2: y = (-3/2)x + 6
The gradient is -3/2
2. y-intercept is found when x-0 3x + 2y = 12 3(0) + 2y = 12 2y = 12 y = 6 The coordinate of the y-intercept is (6,0)