Solve for y

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What does it mean to 'solve for y'?

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To 'solve for y' means to isolate the variable y on one side of the equation, expressing it in terms of x or as a constant.

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

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

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Given the equation 6x + y = 10, solve for y.

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y = -6x + 10

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Given the equation -10 - y = 3x, solve for y.

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y = -3x - 10

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Given the equation 7x + 2y = 20, solve for y.

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y = -7/2x + 10

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Given the equation 24 - 3y = 6x, solve for y.

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y = -2x + 8

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Given the equation x - 5y = 20, solve for y.

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y = 1/5x - 4

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What is the first step in solving for y in an equation?

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The first step is to rearrange the equation to isolate y on one side.

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What does the term 'slope' refer to in a linear equation?

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The slope refers to the rate of change of y with respect to x, indicating how steep the line is.

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What is the y-intercept in the equation y = mx + b?

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0, represented by b in the equation.