Solve for x y=mx+b

Problem

y=m*x+b

Solution

1. Subtract b from both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing x

y−b=m*x

2. Divide both sides by m to solve for x assuming m≠0

(y−b)/m=x

3. Rearrange the equation to place x on the left side.

x=(y−b)/m

Final Answer

x=(y−b)/m

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