Constructing Linear Equations

The slope of a line is 5 and passes through the point (2, -3).

If you are trying to find the y-intercept, what variable will NOT be replaced with a number in y = mx + b?

• y

• m

• x

• b

If trying to find the y-intercept, what would be the next step?

• Subtract 2 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Add b and 7

• Multiply 2 and 7

If trying to find the y-intercept, what numbers are in the wrong place? Select all that apply.

• y

• m

• x

• b

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What is the variable in this expression? 3x=21

• 3

• x

• 21

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