document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=99250>Question 99250</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> derive the slope-intercept form of a linear equation from the slope formula using (o,b) as the coordinates of the point where the line crosses the y-axis and arbitrary point (x,y). </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "You are given two points: (0,b) and (x,y)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "slope = change in y / change in x = y-b/x-0 = (y-b)/x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So, m=(y-b)/x<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Solve for y as follows:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "mx = y-b<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y = mx+b<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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