Question

question 17 of 25
what is the slope of the line given by the equation y = -3x?

a. 3
b. -3
c. \\(\frac{1}{3}\\)
d. \\(-\frac{1}{3}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope-intercept form

The slope-intercept form of a line is \( y = mx + b \), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y - intercept.

Step2: Identify \( m \) in the given equation

The given equation is \( y=-3x \), which can be written as \( y = - 3x+0 \). Comparing with \( y = mx + b \), we see that \( m=-3 \).

Answer:

B. -3