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— 3х + Зу = - 24
how do i convert to slope intercept form

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Answer:

y = x - 8

Explanation:

Slope intercept form: y = mx + b, where b is the y-intercept.

Solve the given equation for y and then compare the result with this y = mx + b:

3y = 3x - 24

Dividing all three terms by 3 yields:

y = x - 8 (answer). The slope is 1 and the y-intercept is -8.

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