Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line. 2x+y=-1

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**Finding the Slope and Y-Intercept of a Line Given Its Equation**

To find the slope and the y-intercept of the line given by the equation:

\[2x + y = -1\]

Start by writing the equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), where \(m\) represents the slope and \(b\) represents the y-intercept.

#### Steps to Follow:

1. **Isolate y on one side of the equation:**
\[ 2x + y = -1 \]
\[ y = -2x -1 \]

2. **Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation:**
\[ y = mx + b \]
Comparing this with \( y = -2x -1 \), we get:
   - **Slope (m):** \(-2\)
   - **Y-intercept (b):** \(-1\)

**Write your answers in simplest form:**

- **Slope:** -2
- **Y-intercept:** -1

The webpage also has an interactive section where you can input the slope and y-intercept in designated fields and check your answers.

- **Text Inputs/Fields:**
   - Slope: [Input Field]
   - Y-intercept: [Input Field]

- **Buttons:**
   - Explanation
   - Check

Click the "Check" button to validate your answers. If you need more information, click the "Explanation" button for a detailed solution process.
Transcribed Image Text:**Finding the Slope and Y-Intercept of a Line Given Its Equation** To find the slope and the y-intercept of the line given by the equation: \[2x + y = -1\] Start by writing the equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), where \(m\) represents the slope and \(b\) represents the y-intercept. #### Steps to Follow: 1. **Isolate y on one side of the equation:** \[ 2x + y = -1 \] \[ y = -2x -1 \] 2. **Identify the slope and y-intercept from the equation:** \[ y = mx + b \] Comparing this with \( y = -2x -1 \), we get: - **Slope (m):** \(-2\) - **Y-intercept (b):** \(-1\) **Write your answers in simplest form:** - **Slope:** -2 - **Y-intercept:** -1 The webpage also has an interactive section where you can input the slope and y-intercept in designated fields and check your answers. - **Text Inputs/Fields:** - Slope: [Input Field] - Y-intercept: [Input Field] - **Buttons:** - Explanation - Check Click the "Check" button to validate your answers. If you need more information, click the "Explanation" button for a detailed solution process.
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