SOLUTION: substitute the given values into the formula and solve for the unkown variable. y=mx+b; y=5, x=4, b=3

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Question 414243: substitute the given values into the formula and solve for the unkown variable.
y=mx+b; y=5, x=4, b=3
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) About Me  (Show Source):
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"substitute the given values into the formula and solve for the unknown variable."

y = mx + b; y = 5, x = 4, b = 3
5 = m(4) + 3 {substituted given values in for variables}
2 = 4m {subtracted 3 from both sides}
m = 1/2 {divided both sides by 4}
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