Joe claims that the equation y = 2x + b, where b is a real number, represents the graph of a straight line.
Which statement BEST classifies Joe's claim?
A: Joes claim is only true when b = 0
B: Joes claim is true for all values of b
C: Joes claim is not true for any value of b
D: Joes claim is only true when b is not zero
1 answer
B: Joe's claim is true for all values of b.