Y = MX + B is the Slope-Intercept Form

y = mx + b is the Slope-Intercept Form 

Components of the Equation:

• m = Slope of the line.

• b = y-intercept of the line (the value of y when  x = 0 ).

Graphing Using Slope-Intercept Form

1. Plot the y-intercept (0, b) on the graph.

2. Use the slope (m) to determine another point:

• m = 🔺y / 🔺x ; Inclue proper units. They matter.

3. Draw the line through the two points.

Advantages of Slope-Intercept Form:

• Quickly identifies the slope and y-intercept.

• Easy to graph.