Question

Solve for x:
y = mx + b

Answer 1

Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.
x = -b/m + y/m.

Answer 2

y = mx + b Subtract b from both sides
y - b = mx Divide both sides by m

`(y - b)/(m)` = x Switch the sides to make it easier to read
x =
`(y - b)/(m)`