SOLUTION: In all equations of graphs the equation is y=mx+b. Being that "m" is equal to the slope and "b" representing the y-interscept. My question is why do they use those specific letters
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Question 34393: In all equations of graphs the equation is y=mx+b. Being that "m" is equal to the slope and "b" representing the y-interscept. My question is why do they use those specific letters for the equation?
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
My best guess is designer's/discover's choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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