Which equations are already in y=mx+b form?

1. y=5x-4
2. y=-2×+3
3. y=3×+1
4. 2y=6×+2
5. y-5×=2
6. y-4×+1=0

1 answer

To determine which equations are in the \( y = mx + b \) form, we need to identify equations where \( y \) is isolated on one side of the equation. This means rearranging the equations if necessary.

Let's analyze each equation:

  1. \( y = 5x - 4 \)

    • This is already in \( y = mx + b \) form.
  2. \( y = -2x + 3 \)

    • This is already in \( y = mx + b \) form.
  3. \( y = 3x + 1 \)

    • This is already in \( y = mx + b \) form.
  4. \( 2y = 6x + 2 \)

    • Divide both sides by 2: \[ y = 3x + 1 \]
    • This is now in \( y = mx + b \) form.
  5. \( y - 5x = 2 \)

    • Rearranging gives: \[ y = 5x + 2 \]
    • This is now in \( y = mx + b \) form.
  6. \( y - 4x + 1 = 0 \)

    • Rearranging gives: \[ y = 4x - 1 \]
    • This is now in \( y = mx + b \) form.

In summary, all of the equations can be expressed in \( y = mx + b \) form:

  1. Yes
  2. Yes
  3. Yes
  4. Yes
  5. Yes
  6. Yes