In the xy-plane, what is the slope of the line with equation $3 x + 7 y = 9$ ?

- \frac{7}{3}

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- \frac{3}{7}

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\frac{3}{7}

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Solution

The correct option is B $- \frac{3}{7}$
Given equation of line $3 x + 7 y = 9$
On comparing above equation with $y = m x + c$ we get
$m = - \frac{3}{7}$

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