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Convert the standard form equation to slope- interpct Form. 3x-2y=8

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To convert from standard form to slope-intercept form, you need to isolate y, as follows:

3x - 2y = 8​

3x - 2y -3x = 8​ - 3x subtract 3x at both sides

-2y = 8​ - 3x

-2y/(-2) = (8​ - 3x)/(-2) divide by -2 at both sides

y = 8/(-2) + (-3x)/(-2) distributing

y = -4 + 3/2x

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