To graph a linear equation in the form y=mx+b , identify the slope and the y -intercept. Plot the y -intercept (0,b) . From the y -intercept, apply the slope (riserun) . The rise is the vertical change (up or down), and the run is the horizontal change (right).

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To graph a linear equation in the form y=mx+b , identify the slope and the y -intercept. Plot the y -intercept (0,b) . From the y -intercept, apply the slope (riserun) . The rise is the vertical change (up or down), and the run is the horizontal change (right).
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GPT 3.5 · Accepted Answer

To graph a linear equation (y=mx+b), find the slope and y-intercept. Plot the y-intercept at (0,b). Use the slope to determine the rise and run for the line.