How can I explain slope-intercept form to a student who keeps mixing up m and b?

My Algebra 1 student confuses the slope (m) and y-intercept (b) in y = mx + b. Even though they can graph and solve, they don’t remember what m and b represent. What visuals or real-world examples... more

05/23/25

How to use the quadratic formula

Solve the equation 3x2 - 6x = 1.

04/25/25

Functions- intervals and x intercepts

f(x)=(x-1)(x-2)^2. Do I have 3 x-intercepts ...since if multiplied out the leading term would be x^3? Would I write 2- twice to get 3 intercepts.How many intervals do I have when looking at x-... more

04/19/25

Solve for the surface area

Find the surface areahttps://ibb.co/d0fLyYnF

04/15/25

Exponential Growth or Decay

You buys a house for $130,000. It appreciates 6% per year. How much is it worth in 10 years?

03/28/25

Finding the Y-Value in a System of Linear Equations

Solve the following system of equations for the y-value: x + 2y = 7 and 2x +2y =13A ) y = 1/2 B) y=6C) y=5 D) y=13/4

03/24/25

how to find height of a triangular prism without volume and only side lengths?

I have to get the V,B,b,and h (Volume, areas of base, regular base, and height) I only have the sides a,b and c along with the length,

03/05/25

what's the slope of this equation 2x-2x+y=-2x+1 y=-2x+1

How can quadratic functions be used to model projectile motion?

Consider the following example below:A soccer player kicks a ball into the air from a height of 2 meters with an initial vertical velocity of 15 m/s. The height of the ball after t seconds is given... more

02/10/25

Solve the system of linear equations by graphing

Solve the system of linear equations by graphing.3y+4x=3 x+3y=-6

02/06/25

Order of operations HELP

/I'm confused on how to handle this operation, as the answer says 9/4The question: Simplify using order of operations. Write the answer as a mixed number, if possible. Here's the example.(2-1/2) ... more

01/04/25

How do I Use the Quadratic Formula to Solve 3x^2 + 9x + 6 = 0?

In this question, we use the quadratic formula to solve the expression 5x2 + 11x + 2 = 0. The quadratic formula is [-b +- sqrt(b2 - 4ac)] / 2a.

12/10/24

Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 3/4x - 1 and has a y-intercept of (0, 5).

Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 3/4x - 1 and has a y-intercept of (0, 5).Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 3/4x - 1 and has... more

12/01/24

get help on this problem

a segment has a midpoint at (2,-7) and an endpoint at (8,-5). what are the coordinates of the other endpoint

11/08/24

Parabola help with x intercepts

write an equation of a parabola with x-intercepts at (1/5, 0) and (-3, 0) which passes through the point (0, 3).

11/07/24

Geometry Short Cycle Assessment #2

find the perimeter of abc with vertices a(-3,-1).round your answer the nearest hundredth

10/14/24

geometry help, please explain when answered

What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the following: y=10x+1 

10/14/24

equation in ax+by=c

What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line parallel to y=7x+3 that passes through the point with coordinates (-3, 3)?

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