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Y+2=-3(x+2) in slope intercept form​

User KRR
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Answer:

y=-3x-8

Explanation:

First make y by itself

y=-3(x+2)-2

Distribute the -3

y=-3x-6-2

Combine like terms

y=-3x-8

User Ondrej Peterka
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y = -3x - 8

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b

Given: y + 2 = -3(x + 2)

Simplify:

y + 2 = -3x - 6

y = -3x - 6 - 2

y = -3x - 8

We have: m = -3, and b = -8

User Manvir
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