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Slope is -3 and the x-intercept is -2. What is the equation in standard form

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By standard form do you mean slope intercept?

The equation of a line with x-intercept b and slope m is given by:

y = m(x - b)

Substitute m=3 and b=-2:

y = 3(x - (-2))

= 3(x + 2)

= 3x + 6

Therefore, the equation of a line with slope 3 and x-intercept -2 is:

y = 32 + 6
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