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For the slope-intercept form of a linear function, the variable m represents the

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Answer:

The variable m represents the slope

Explanation:

Hey there!

Well slope intercept is,

y = mx + b

The m stands for slope,

b stands for y-intercept

x stands for independent variable

y stands for the dependent variable

Hope this helps :)

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Answer:

y=mx+b

y = dependent variable

x = independent variable

m = the slope of the line

b = the y-intercept

This is why they call itI "slope-intercept" because it gives you the SLOPE(m) and the Y-INTERCEPT (b)

Explanation:

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