Question

what does m represent in the slope-intercept equation $y = mx + b$?
a. x-intercept
b. y-intercept
c. coefficient of $x$
d. slope

Explanation:

In the slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \) of a linear equation, \( m \) is defined as the slope of the line, representing the rate of change of \( y \) with respect to \( x \). The y-intercept is \( b \), and while \( m \) is the coefficient of \( x \), the specific term for its role here is slope.

Answer:

d. slope