Question

What are m and b in the linear equation 12 + 6x + 15 + 10x = y?

Answer 1

m = 16

b = 27

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Combining Like Terms

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope
• b - y-intercept

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

12 + 6x + 15 + 10x = y

Step 2: Simplify

1. Combine like terms (Z): 27 + 6x + 10x = y
2. Combine like terms (x): 27 + 16x = y
3. Rewrite: y = 16x + 27

Step 3: Identify

Break apart functions.

Slope m = 16

y-intercept b = 27