Question

Identify m and b. Hint: Rewrite each expression in the form y=mx+b.

1.3x=y+1
2.5x-5y=10
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Answer 1

1. y = 3x - 1

m = 3

b = -1

2. y = x - 2

m = 1

b = -2

Explanation:

1.

3x=y+1

3x -1 = y

y = 3x - 1

m = 3

b = -1

2.

5x-5y=10

-5y = -5x + 10

y = x - 2

m = 1

b = -2