Slope-Intercept to Standard Form Converter

Understanding Slope-Intercept and Standard Form

In mathematics, linear equations can be expressed in different forms. Two common forms are slope-intercept form and standard form.

Slope-Intercept Form:

The slope-intercept form is given by y = mx + b, where m represents the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis). This form is useful for quickly identifying the slope and y-intercept of a line.

Standard Form:

The standard form of a linear equation is Ax + By = C, where A, B, and C are integers, and A and B are not both zero. Converting to standard form helps in easily finding x and y intercepts and is often preferred in more advanced mathematical contexts.

This tool helps you convert from slope-intercept form to standard form, providing a visual representation of the line and the equation in standard form for your convenience.