Solve for x: y = mx + b
Solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation, then isolating the variable.x = -b/m + y/m.
y = mx + b Subtract b from both sidesy - b = mx Divide both sides by m\(\frac{y - b}{m}\) = x Switch the sides to make it easier to readx = \(\frac{y - b}{m}\)