2014-12-01T18:13:04-05:00

I am assuming we are solving for b to find the equation.
Using the formula y=mx+b you are now going to fill in the blanks.

-5=2(-4)+b     simplify

-5=-8+b          to find b you are going to subtract -8 from -5

-5--8=b           when you subtract a negative it is like adding.

3=b
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