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Y = mx + b is a slope intercept form of a line. Rewrite the formula in terms of x.

User Fejs
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Answer:

x = ʸ ⁻ ᵇ⁄ₘ

Step-by-step explanation:

y = mx + b

  • Switch Sides

mx + b = y

  • Subtract 'b' From Both Sides

mx + b - b = y - b

  • Simplify

mx = y - b

  • Divide Both Sides By 'm'

ᵐˣ⁄ₘ = ʸ⁄ₘ - ᵇ⁄ₘ

Simplify

x = ʸ ⁻ ᵇ⁄ₘ

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User Dario Fiumicello
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Answer:

(y-b)/m = x

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to isolate X!

y = mx + b

minus b

y-b=mx

divide by m

(y-b)/m = x

Hope this helps!

User Mwiza
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