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Solve the formula for b: y=mx+b

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Y=MX+B
To solve for B you need to isolate it to do this subtract MX from both sides
Y-MX=MX-MX+B
Combine like terms
Y-MX=B
User Michael Nelles
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y = mx + b

Subtract mx from both sides

y - mx = b

b = y - mx

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