To rearrange the slope formula \( y = mx + b \) to solve for \( m \), follow these steps:
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Subtract \( b \) from both sides of the equation: \[ y - b = mx \]
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Now, divide both sides by \( x \) (assuming \( x \neq 0 \)): \[ m = \frac{y - b}{x} \]
So, the rearranged formula for \( m \) is: \[ m = \frac{y - b}{x} \]