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Why was m chosen for slope?
It is not documented why the letter m was chosen for slope. However, mathematician John Conway suggested that m could mean 'modulus of slope'.
The equation of a line in slope intercept form is ymx plus b where m is the slope of the line?
If you mean: y = mx+b then the slope of the line is m and the y intercept is b
What is the meaning of m in slope?
In slope intercept form, m IS the slope. y = mx + b slope is change in height divided by change in x direction.
What is the b called in the form y mx b?
If you mean: y = mx+b then 'm' is the slope and 'b' is the y intercept for a straight line equation
What letter represents the y intercept in the slope intercept equation of a line ymx plus b?
If you mean y = mx+b then the slope is m and the y intercept is b
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