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Solve the formula for a linear equation, y = mx + b, for m. I’m not so great at formulas and it’d be great if someone helped thank you :)

User Matimont
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Answer:

See below

Explanation:

mx + b = y subtract 'b' from both sides of the equation

mx = y - b now, divide both sides by 'x'

m = (y-b)/x

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