Remember the slope is equal to the rise over the run. How to Solve for Slope Y-Intercept. The following line passes through the point 5 comma 8 and the equation of the line is y is equal to 1713x plus b.
The y-intercept of the line is the value at where the line intersects the y-axis.
In the formula y the y-coordinate of any point on the line m slope x the x-coordinate of any point on the. Create your free account Teacher Student. This y-value is therefore also the y-intercept. Remember the slope is equal to the rise over the run.