SOLUTION: I can't seem to figure out the problem y=2x-1. Also, I'm not sure how to graph it in a linear line. Could you help me?

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Question 50598: I can't seem to figure out the problem y=2x-1. Also, I'm not sure how to graph it in a linear line. Could you help me?
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = mx + b
where b is the y-intercept
where m is the slope (ex) 1/3 one unit up and three to the right or one unit down and three to the left
y = 2x - 1
y-intercept = (0,-1)
slope = 2/1 two units up and one to the right or two units down and one unit left
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