Question

Solve the following equation for the variable m. You must show your steps.
y = mx + b

Answer 1

Subtract b from both sides, what do you have?

Answer 2

y - b = mx - b

Answer 3

idk i am really confused

Answer 4

?

Answer 5

The left side is correct. The right side should just have mx. When you subtract a number from itself you just get zero.

Answer 6

ok

Answer 7

So lastly, how do you get rid of x from the right side?