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. Joe's claim is true only when b is 0.
B. Joe's claim is true for all values of b.
C. Joe's claim is not true for any value of b.
D. Joe's claim is true only when b is not zero.
1 answer
B. Joe's claim is true for all values of b.