Question 879620
Manage the solution in either slope-intercept form or in point-slope form.  Most people learn slope-intercept form first.


{{{y=mx+b}}}
{{{b=y-mx}}}
{{{b=1-2(-1)}}}
{{{b=3}}}
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{{{highlight(y=2x+3)}}}.


THE GRAPH:
Plot the point (0,3).
Find ANY point which is 2 units upward and 1 unit rightward;
Use a straight-edge to draw the LINE through both points.


{{{graph(300,300,-12,12,-12,12,2x+3)}}}