Slope-Intercept Form Calculator

Enter the slope and y-intercept to calculate the equation of the line in slope-intercept form and visualize it on an interactive graph.

Enter Slope and Y-Intercept

Calculate the equation of the line in slope-intercept form, which is given by the formula: $$y = mx + b$$

Slope (m):

Y-Intercept (b):

Line Equation (Slope-Intercept Form):

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Line Visualization

Learn About Slope-Intercept Form

The slope-intercept form is a way to write linear equations. It is given by y = mx + b, where m represents the slope of the line and b represents the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis). The slope indicates the steepness of the line, and the y-intercept indicates where the line intersects the vertical y-axis. This form is particularly useful because the slope and y-intercept are immediately apparent from the equation, making it easy to graph the line and understand its properties. For example, if you have the equation y = 2x + 3, you know the slope is 2 and the y-intercept is 3. This tool helps you find this equation when you provide the slope and y-intercept values.