Question

Using property of equality what first step would you take to rearrange the formula y = mx + b using x as the quantity of interest
Subtract b from both sides
Subtract mx from both sides
Divide both sides by y
Divide both sides by m

Answer 1

To rearrange the formula \( y = mx + b \) with \( x \) as the quantity of interest, the first step would be to **subtract \( b \) from both sides**.

Here's how it works:

1. Start with the equation:
\( y = mx + b \)

2. Subtract \( b \) from both sides:
\( y - b = mx \)

This allows you to isolate the term involving \( x \).