Final answer:
To convert the given equation Y + 3 = -1/3 (2x + 6) to slope-intercept form, distribute the -1/3 across the parentheses and isolate y to get the equation y = -2/3x - 5, which is in slope-intercept form with a slope of -2/3 and a y-intercept of -5.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student is asking for an equation in slope-intercept form. The given equation is Y + 3 = -1/3 (2x + 6). To write it in slope-intercept form, which is y = mx + b, we need to solve for y.
First, distribute the -1/3 across the parentheses:
Y + 3 = -1/3 × 2x -1/3 × 6
Next, subtract 3 from both sides to isolate y:
- Y = -2/3x - 2 - 3
- Y = -2/3x - 5
The equation is now in slope-intercept form, which shows that the slope (m) is -2/3 and the y-intercept (b) is -5.