Question

Rearrange the slope formula y=mx+b
for the quantity of interest m.(2 points)
m =

Answer 1

To rearrange the slope formula \( y = mx + b \) for \( m \), follow these steps:

1. Start with the original formula:
\[
y = mx + b
\]

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

3. Divide both sides by \( x \) (assuming \( x \neq 0 \)):
\[
\frac{y - b}{x} = m
\]

Thus, the rearranged formula for \( m \) is:
\[
m = \frac{y - b}{x}
\]