Explanation:
To convert the equation into slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), we need to solve for y:
Starting with the original equation:
3x - 2y = 16
Subtract 3x from both sides:
-2y = -3x + 16
Divide every term by -2:
y = 3/2x - 8
So, the slope-intercept form of the equation is y = 3/2x - 8.