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

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> 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      Log On