Find the Slope & Y-Intercept in Seconds (y = mx + b Trick!)

Master this quick math hack for finding slope and y-intercept from any equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b)! This simple trick will have you spotting slope and intercepts instantly—no calculator, no stress. Perfect for homework, tests, and everyday math wins. In this video, we will show you how to find the slope and y-intercept of an equation written in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b). We'll explain what each part of the equation represents, how to identify the slope (m) and y-intercept (b), and how to express the y-intercept as a coordinate. Perfect for students and anyone looking to strengthen their algebra skills. Watch now to master the basics of slope-intercept form! For an equation in slope-intercept form (y=mx+b): The slope is the coefficient -the number in front of the x. The y-intercept is the constant -the number being added to the x. Don't forget that the y-intercept is a point (ordered pair or coordinate), so it needs parenthesis and a comma. 0:00 – Intro: The slope & y-intercept trick 0:05 – What slope-intercept form looks like (y = mx + b) 0:12 – The “m” is the slope (easy to find!) 0:20 – The “b” is the y-intercept (as a coordinate) 0:29 – Example: y = -5x + 6 → slope & intercept revealed