I don't get it!  by: Justin V
 
Know the parts of a equation.
1. y = mx + b
y is any point on the y axis on a grid
The = sign divides the equation
m is the slope (change in y/ change in x)
x is any point on the x axis on a grid
b is the point where the equation (line) touches the y axis on a grid

 
Try a equation
7x - 3 = 2(x + 6)
7x - 3 = 2x +12
 -2x          -2x
5x - 3 = 12
+ 3        +3
     5x = 15
      5      5 
       x = 3
 
 
Try one with all numbers.
    y = mx + b     (find x)
-b        -b
y -b = mx
m        m
    x = y -b
         m

 
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