Graph y=2x

Problem

y=2*x

Solution

1. Identify the type of equation. This is a linear equation in the slope-intercept form y=m*x+b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

2. Determine the y-intercept. Since there is no constant term, b=0 meaning the line passes through the origin (0,0)

3. Determine the slope. The coefficient of x is m=2 which can be written as the fraction 2/1 This represents a "rise" of 2 units for every "run" of 1 unit to the right.

4. Plot additional points. Starting from (0,0) move up 2 units and right 1 unit to find the point (1,2) Moving another 2 units up and 1 unit right gives (2,4)

5. Draw the line. Connect the points (0,0) (1,2) and (2,4) with a straight line extending in both directions.

Final Answer

y=2*x

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