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Solve y=mx+b for m. thank you!!!!

User Lebert
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Answer:

m = (y - b)/x

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Explanation:

y=mx+b

Subtract b from both sides

(y-b)=mx

Divide x by both sides

(y-b)/x=m

Flip

m=(y-b)/x

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User Joshden
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Answer:

m = (y - b)/x

Explanation:

y = mx + b

Subtrcat b on both sides.

y - b = mx + b - b

y - b = mx

Divide both sides by x.

(y - b)/x = mx/x

(y - b)/x = m

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