Graphing the line y = mx + b

Instructions:

  1. Click on the New Problem button when you are ready to begin.

  2. Follow the instructions by clicking and dragging the line to the correct position as requested.

  3. If you need a hint, click on the Hint button.

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Written Exercises

When you have mastered the above tutorial, please answer the following in a few complete sentences

  1. What is the y-intercept of the line y = mx + b?

  2. How do you use the slope of a line to assist in graphing?

  3. What goes wrong with the process in this activity if you want to graph the line x = 2?

 

 

Information on graphing lines

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