Find the y-intercept (b) using the formula y = mx + b where the slope is 2 and a point is (1, 3).

b = -5

b = 1

b = 1.5

b = 0.167

Question

Find the y-intercept (b) using the formula y = mx + b where the slope is 2 and a point is (1, 3).

b = -5

	
b = 1

	
b = 1.5

	
b = 0.167

mathmale · Answer

Please substitute the given info into the equation.  You are given m and you are also given the coordinates of one point.

Substituting this info into the equation will lead to your finding a value for the y-intercept, b.

xxcoyotekidxx · Answer

http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/formulating-linear-equations/writing-linear-equations-using-the-slope-intercept-form this link should give you a hand