SOLUTION: what are m and b in the linear equation 8 +10x + 13 + 6x = y

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Question 1203233: what are m and b in the linear equation 8 +10x + 13 + 6x = y
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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While the notation is not universally standard, I will assume you are referring to the slope-intercept form of a linear equation y=mx+b.

In that case, simply combine like terms on the left in your equation and read the m and b from your result.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify! Arrange into form of y=mx+b.
Answers will be obvious.