It looks like you have a mathematical expression related to a linear equation, but it seems to be formatted in a way that could be confusing. It appears you may be trying to express a line in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept.
If you intended to write \( y = \frac{1}{3}x - 8 \), then the equation represents a linear function with:
- A slope \( m = \frac{1}{3} \), which indicates that for every 3 units you move horizontally to the right, the value of \( y \) increases by 1 unit.
- A y-intercept \( b = -8 \), meaning the line crosses the y-axis at the point (0, -8).
Please clarify if you meant something different, or if you have additional questions related to this equation!