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On this problem, why do you say -3x+8? Can't you say 8-(-3)?

Sophie026

by Sophie026 at December 23, 2009

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Slope intercept form is y = mx + b. It's normal to keep it in the order of the form when simplifying, so it's consistent with each problem. That's why the -3x is before the 8.

bpeters bpeters December 23, 2009

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