Solving for y=

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What is the slope-intercept form of a linear equation?

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The slope-intercept form is given by the equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you convert an equation from standard form to slope-intercept form?

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To convert from standard form (Ax + By = C) to slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), solve for y.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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What does the slope (m) represent in a linear equation?

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The slope (m) represents the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does the y-intercept (b) represent in a linear equation?

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The y-intercept (b) is the point where the line crosses the y-axis, indicating the value of y when x = 0.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Add 2y to both sides to isolate the y term.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Divide everything by 3 to solve for y.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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Add 5x to both sides.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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The slope is 2.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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The y-intercept is 7.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

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How do you find the slope from two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?

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The slope (m) is calculated as m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5