Step-by-step explanation:
the slope is always the factor a of x in the form
y = ax + b
so let's transform the original equation into this form :
12(x - 6) = 4(y + 3)
12x - 72 = 4y + 12
12x - 84 = 4y
3x - 21 = y or y = 3x - 21
therefore, the slope is 3.