R rpdrake New member Joined May 22, 2007 Messages 10 May 22, 2007 #1 Write the equation of the line with slope m = 5/3 and y-intercept b = -10 not understanding this at all. Thanks
Write the equation of the line with slope m = 5/3 and y-intercept b = -10 not understanding this at all. Thanks
J jonboy Full Member Joined Jun 8, 2006 Messages 544 May 22, 2007 #2 Use y = mx + b. Substitute the values for m and b. Like if I had m = 3 and b = -3 I'd use y = mx + b Then I'd substitute the numbers for m and b getting: y = 3x - 3.
Use y = mx + b. Substitute the values for m and b. Like if I had m = 3 and b = -3 I'd use y = mx + b Then I'd substitute the numbers for m and b getting: y = 3x - 3.
