In order to have the variable by itself you have to add 20 to both sides. So your answer would be a=b+20. I hope this helps love! :)
10) (9,-3); m=2
(a) y=2x-11
Plug in the variables that are constant on both the given line and the new one.
y=mx+b
-3=2(9)+b
Do not input b, as the y intercept is relative to the specific line, and not others.
-3=18+b
-3-18=b
-21=b
The y intercept of the new line is -21.
FINAL ANSWER::y=2x-21
(b) y=2x-21
Plug in the variables that are constant on both the given line and the new one.
y=mx+b
-3=2(9)+b
Do not input b, as the y intercept is relative to the specific line, and not others.
-3=18+b
-3-18=b
-21=b
The y intercept of the new line is -21
FINAL ANSWER::y=2x-21
Or equivalent to the original.
Hope this helps you solve the rest. ;)
