slope intercept?

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i just need a reminder on how to solve this problem.

find the slope intercept form of the equation of the lin that passed through the given point and has the indicated slope.

(2.3,-8.5) m= -5/2

2007-10-04 13:19:21 · 2 answers · asked by Stephanie 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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y=mx+b

Put the m that was given in for m.
use the two points given and put in for y and x.
Solve for b.
When you have b rewrite the slope equation with only the m and b inserted.

2007-10-04 13:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by It Does Exist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

'Standard' slope intercept is
y = mx + b so plug in the x, y, and m values you have and solve for b.

Doug

2007-10-04 20:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋