Finding Slope and y-intercept

Question

How do I find the slope of 2y=-x+6

Answer 1

Express it in the form

 

y = mx + b

 

2y = -x + 6

 

Divide both sides by 2.

 

y = -x/2 + 3

 

m = -1/2

 

The y-intercept is the point (0,b)

 

b = 3