Question

Here is the slope formula: y=mx+b


Rearrange the formula to solve for m.

(1 point)
Responses

m=y−bx
m is equal to the fraction with numerator y minus b and denominator x

m=y+bx
m is equal to the fraction with numerator y plus b and denominator x

m=x−by
m is equal to the fraction with numerator x minus b and denominator y

m=yx−b

Answer 1

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

1. Subtract \( b \) from both sides to isolate the term involving \( m \):
\[
y - b = mx
\]

2. Now, divide both sides by \( x \) to solve for \( m \):
\[
m = \frac{y - b}{x}
\]

Hence, the correct rearrangement is:
\[ m = \frac{y - b}{x} \]

So, the correct response is:
- **m is equal to the fraction with numerator y minus b and denominator x**.