writing linear equations from standard form to slope-intercept form

x+y=8

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To convert the equation from standard form \(Ax + By = C\) to slope-intercept form \(y = mx + b\), you'll want to solve for \(y\).

Starting with your equation:

\[ x + y = 8 \]

Subtract \(x\) from both sides to isolate \(y\):

\[ y = -x + 8 \]

Now the equation is in slope-intercept form, where the slope \(m\) is \(-1\) and the y-intercept \(b\) is \(8\).

So, the slope-intercept form of the equation is:

\[ y = -x + 8 \]

x+y=5