Question

I am plugging a point into my y=mx+b equation. my final result was -3=8/5+b. since I have to combine -3 and 8/5, what would my final result be?

Answer 1

b = -23/5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the equation

`-3=(8)/(5)+b`

Subtract 8/5 from both sides

`\begin{gathered} -3-(8)/(5)=b \\ \\ b=((-3*5)-8)/(5) \\ \\ b=(-15-8)/(5) \\ \\ b=-(23)/(5) \end{gathered}`