Question: Homework 3.5: Graphs Using Slope-Intercept For
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Question 5
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Sketch a graph of the equation $y = 2x$
Graph shape: a straight line with slope 2 passing through the origin; example points on the line are $(0, 0)$, $(1, 2)$, and $(2, 4)$. position_hint = center
1. **State the problem:**
We need to sketch the graph of the equation $$y = 2x$$.
2. **Formula and explanation:**
This is a linear equation in slope-intercept form $$y = mx + b$$ where $$m$$ is the slope and $$b$$ is the y-intercept.
Here, $$m = 2$$ and $$b = 0$$.
3. **Interpretation:**
- The slope $$m = 2$$ means the line rises 2 units vertically for every 1 unit it moves horizontally.
- The y-intercept $$b = 0$$ means the line passes through the origin $(0,0)$.
4. **Plotting points:**
- When $$x = 0$$, $$y = 2 \times 0 = 0$$, so point $(0,0)$ is on the line.
- When $$x = 1$$, $$y = 2 \times 1 = 2$$, so point $(1,2)$ is on the line.
- When $$x = 2$$, $$y = 2 \times 2 = 4$$, so point $(2,4)$ is on the line.
5. **Graph shape:**
The graph is a straight line passing through points $(0,0)$, $(1,2)$, and $(2,4)$ with slope 2.
**Final answer:** The graph of $$y = 2x$$ is a straight line through the origin with slope 2, rising 2 units for every 1 unit moved right.