Solve for m y=mx+b

Problem

y=m*x+b

Solution

1. Identify the goal, which is to isolate the variable m on one side of the equation.

2. Subtract b from both sides of the equation to move the constant term away from the term containing m

y−b=m*x

3. Divide both sides by x to isolate m assuming x≠0

(y−b)/x=m

4. Rewrite the equation to place m on the left side.

m=(y−b)/x

Final Answer

m=(y−b)/x

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