2. The slope and the y-intercept are given. In each case, write the equation of the line and graph the line. a) $m = \frac{3}{4}$, $b = -1$ b) $m = -\frac{2}{3}$, $b = 5$ c) $m = -2$, $b = 0$ d) $m = 0$, $b = -2$
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In this case, the slope is b and the y-intercept is 0. So the equation of the line is y = bx + 0, which simplifies to y = bx. To graph this line, plot the y-intercept at (0,0) and use the slope b to find other points on the line. Show more…
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