Question

im not understanding slope intercept equations....anyone that can help???

Answer 1

where are u confused?

Answer 2

y=mx+b
m is the slope you are given (we'll say 4) and if you are given a point say (1,2) y=2 and x=1
entered into the equation you would have this:
2=4(1)+b where you are looking for b. after multiplying 4*1, subtract it from 2 and you will get b=-2. Then your equation will look like y=4x-2.
Does this help?

Answer 3

cool..

Answer 4

ok lets say they want us to solve for x....how would you do that?

Answer 5

but yes it helps alot!!!
thanks!

Answer 6

well if you are solving for x, using the same numbers as above, we would put in y=mx+b
2=4x-2
add 2+2 --> 4=4x divde by 4 and you get 1

Answer 7

oh that makes sense!!! thanks again!

Answer 8

you're welcome :)