Question

I am plugging a point into my y=mx+b equation. my final result was -3=8/5+b. since I have to combine -3 and 8/5, what would my final result be?

Answer 1

Answer:

b = -23/5

Explanation:

Given the equation

$-3=\frac{8}{5}+b$

Subtract 8/5 from both sides

$\begin{gathered} -3-\frac{8}{5}=b \\ \\ b=\frac{(-3\times5)-8}{5} \\ \\ b=\frac{-15-8}{5} \\ \\ b=-\frac{23}{5} \end{gathered}$