Which of the following is the graph of this equation? y= 3 over 4 x + 2

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To identify the graph of the equation \( y = \frac{3}{4}x + 2 \), let's break it down:

  1. Slope: The slope (m) is \(\frac{3}{4}\), which means for every 4 units you move to the right (positive x-direction), you move up 3 units (positive y-direction).

  2. Y-intercept: The y-intercept (b) is 2. This means the graph crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 2).

Graphing Steps:

  • Plot the y-intercept at the point (0, 2).
  • From the y-intercept, use the slope to find another point.
    • From (0, 2), move right 4 units to (4, 2) and then move up 3 units, reaching (4, 5).
  • Draw a straight line through the points (0, 2) and (4, 5).

Characteristics:

  • The line will be ascending because the slope is positive.
  • The line should continue infinitely in both directions.

Conclusion:

To determine which graph corresponds to this line, look for a straight line that passes through (0, 2) and (4, 5) while ascending upwards to the right. If you are shown several graph options, locate the one that matches this description.