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What is the slope- Intercept form of the equation 2x + 3y = 1,200?

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2x 3y = 1200. Subtract 2x from both sides: 2x -2x 3y = 1200 -2x

Now Divide both sides by the number next to y. In this case 3: 3y/3 = 1200/3 -2x/3

Now we're left with y = 400 -2x/3

Move variables to the left y = -2x/3 400.
Hope I helped, and good luck!(:
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