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phindo
Sep 20, 2008, 08:03 PM
how do I find the slope for y=3x+1

phindo
Sep 20, 2008, 08:05 PM
so how do I find the slope for y=3x+1

KISS
Sep 20, 2008, 10:01 PM
In general, arrange into the form y=mx+b. b is the slope.

galactus
Sep 21, 2008, 05:53 AM
m is the slope. B is where it crosses the y-axis.

Just look at the number in front of the x. That's your slope.

galactus
Sep 21, 2008, 05:55 AM
m is the slope. B is where it crosses the y-axis. Just look at the number in front of the x. That is your slope.

SORRY ABOUT THE DOUBLE POST. SOMETHING WACKY IS GOING ON THIS MORNING. MY LAST POST DID NOT SHOW, THEN AFTER I POSTED THIS ONE.. THERE IT WAS. IT WON'T LET ME DELETE IT.

Unknown008
Sep 23, 2008, 05:14 AM
That sometimes happens to me. If that blocks, try to get out of the thread and reenter in. That usually works for me.