Examples
(-1,2) , b=3
Step 1
Find the value of m using the formula for the equation of a line.
y=mx+b
Step 2
Substitute the value of b into the equation.
y=mx+3
Step 3
Substitute the value of x into the equation.
y=m(-1)+3
Step 4
Substitute the value of y into the equation.
2=m(-1)+3
Step 5
Step 5.1
Rewrite the equation as m(-1)+3=2.
m(-1)+3=2
Step 5.2
Simplify each term.
Step 5.2.1
Move -1 to the left of m.
-1m+3=2
Step 5.2.2
Rewrite -1m as -m.
-m+3=2
-m+3=2
Step 5.3
Move all terms not containing m to the right side of the equation.
Step 5.3.1
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.
-m=2-3
Step 5.3.2
Subtract 3 from 2.
-m=-1
-m=-1
Step 5.4
Divide each term in -m=-1 by -1 and simplify.
Step 5.4.1
Divide each term in -m=-1 by -1.
-m-1=-1-1
Step 5.4.2
Simplify the left side.
Step 5.4.2.1
Dividing two negative values results in a positive value.
m1=-1-1
Step 5.4.2.2
Divide m by 1.
m=-1-1
m=-1-1
Step 5.4.3
Simplify the right side.
Step 5.4.3.1
Divide -1 by -1.
m=1
m=1
m=1
m=1
Step 6
Now that the values of m (slope) and b (y-intercept) are known, substitute them into y=mx+b to find the equation of the line.
y=x+3
Step 7