SOLUTION: Im confused how to do this without numbers. Solve for the indicated variable: y=mx+b; solve for m

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Question 504401: Im confused how to do this without numbers. Solve for the indicated variable: y=mx+b; solve for m
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=mx%2Bb


y-b=mx


%28y-b%29%2Fx=m


m=%28y-b%29%2Fx

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Jim