SOLUTION: Hi, I'am really stuck on this equation and I would love for anyone to help. I would very much appriciate if you could also explain how to do this. a & b are part if this equatio

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Question 953000: Hi,
I'am really stuck on this equation and I would love for anyone to help.
I would very much appriciate if you could also explain how to do this.
a & b are part if this equation.
Thank You for your help.
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y= 2/3x -3 m=_______ b=________
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a) Find y, if x is 5 (5, )
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b) Find x, if x is -10 (-10, )

Found 2 solutions by fcabanski, MathTherapy:
Answer by fcabanski(1391) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope intercept form of a line equation is y=mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept.


For the given equation m=2/3 and b = -3.


If x is 5, y = (2/3)*5 - 3 = 10/3 - 9/3 = 1/3


If x = -10, then x = -10. Y=(2/3)*(-10) - 3 = -20/3 - 9/3 = -29/3


Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
I'am really stuck on this equation and I would love for anyone to help.
I would very much appriciate if you could also explain how to do this.
a & b are part if this equation.
Thank You for your help.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
y= 2/3x -3 m=_______ b=________
__________________________________________
a) Find y, if x is 5 (5, )
__________________________________________
b) Find x, if x is -10 (-10, )
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