Math - Linear equation help?

Question

I'm really struggling with the subject we're doing in math at the moment (linear equations) any explanation or help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

Answer 1

i found this section the most easiest one but don't know how to help u out.................i think u should try to practice it more and more after understanding the concepts............the same problem was there with my brother also,he is doing a lot of practice n all and he told me it's working..............

Answer 2

y = mx + b

This is your standard form for linear equations

m = the slope of the line

x = the x-coordinate

y = the y-coordinate

b = constant

you should be given other sources of information whether it be two points, the slope and a point, or anything else...

if you were to get two points: you determine the slope from the two points using:

                            y2 - y1

                           -----------

                           x2 - x1

from there you plug in that value into the m, and choose one of the two points and plug in the x and y values and from there you will get your b

this is just one of the ways to solve linear equations...for other methods  go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linear_equa...

if you have any other questions feel free to email me