SOLUTION: The formula y = mx + b is a linear equation where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Solve the equation in terms of b. Simplify (2x2 - 4x + 6)+(2x2 + 4x - 6) This equ

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Question 71206: The formula y = mx + b is a linear equation where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Solve the equation in terms of b.
Simplify (2x2 - 4x + 6)+(2x2 + 4x - 6)
This equation, 6x + 3y = 15, crosses the y axis at ______.
Write an equation of a horizontal line passing through the two points (5,-1) and (4,-1). Do not use any spaces in your answer.

Answer by checkley75(3666)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x^2-4x+6+2x^2+4x-6
4x^2 b=0
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6x+3y=15
3y=-6x+15
y=-6x/3+15/3
y=-2x+5 therefore the y intercept is (5)
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y=-1

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