SOLUTION: In the equation y = mx + b: if you know the slope, how do you solve for the y intercept?

SOLUTION: In the equation y = mx + b: if you know the slope, how do you solve for the y intercept?

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Question 225630: In the equation y = mx + b: if you know the slope, how do you solve for the y intercept?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = mx + b
In addition to the slope(m) you need a set of (x,y) values in order to solve for the y intercept(b).
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