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The equation y=mx+b is given. solve the equation for b

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Answer:

b=y-mx

Explanation:

You need to get b by itself, so you subtract mx.

User Rick Ahlander
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Answer:

b = y - mx

Explanation:

Given

y = mx + b ( isolate b by subtracting mx from both sides )

y - mx = b

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