Beginning Algebra
In the equation y = mx + b for a line, which statement correctly describes m and b?
Find the slope of the line passing through the points (2, -1) and (5, 4).
Convert the point-slope equation y−5=−2(x−1)y - 5 = -2(x - 1) to slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b.
If a line has slope -3/7, find the equation in slope-intercept form of the line perpendicular to it that passes through the point (7, -1).
A researcher measures a temperature that drops linearly from 90°C at time t = 0 minutes to 70°C at t = 5 minutes. Express temperature T as a function of t using slope-intercept form T = mt + b.