Question

Write an equation in slop intercept form (y=mx+b) for the line that has a slope (m) of 12 and passes though the point (3,20)

Answer 1

y=12x-4

Explanation:

To find the slope intercept form, we know the m(slope) but we need to find b.

y and x is given to us, so we can find b.

Plug in the numbers provided into the slope intercept form.

y=mx+b

20=(12)(2)+b

20=24+b

To find b, we have to get b by itself. So, we subtract both sides by 24.

-4=b

Now that we found b, we can plug this into the equation.

y=12x-4