Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 10 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

picture question

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@aaronq

OpenStudy (fortytherapper):

So, the equation is y = mx +b Do you know what the m and b stand for?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

mass and base? or not mass, it is base though.. @FortyTheRapper

OpenStudy (fortytherapper):

Actually, the m stands for slope and the b stands for the y-intercept To make it: y= (Slope)x + (Y-Intercept) That make sense so far?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmmm not really @FortyTheRapper

OpenStudy (campbell_st):

ok.... look at the graph where does the like cut the y-axis... ?

OpenStudy (fortytherapper):

In other words, according to this question, the y-intercept is the y value in where the line crosses the y axis The slope tells you the amount it is "slanted"

OpenStudy (aaronq):

First you have to find the slope by using (any) two points and the coordinates of these (the x and y values) |dw:1450133038315:dw| \(\sf slope=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)

OpenStudy (aaronq):

After you need to identify the y-intercept ("b" in the y=mx+b equation). |dw:1450133344638:dw|

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!