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How do I convert 3x + y = -1 into the Mx + b form

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Answer:

The answer is y = -3x - 1.

Explanation:

By converting into y = mx + b. You have to make y as the subject by substracting 3x to both sides:

3x + y = -1

3x + y - 3x = -1 - 3x

y = -3x - 1

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