How to turn an equation into standard form if it passes through (5, -1), m = 2?
1 Answer
May 10, 2015
general form: y = mx + b.
In this example: y = 2x + b. Find b.
Line passing at point (5, -1) gives the equation:
-1 = 2(5) + b = 10 + b -> b = -11
Answer: y = 2x - 11.
