Equations written in slope-intercept form follow a specific format.
y=mx+ b
In this form, m represents the slope of the line and b represents the y-intercept. Below we highlight the slope m and y-intercept b.
y=1/2x+ 3
The slope is 12. The y-intercept is 3, so the graph crosses the y-axis at the point (0, 3).
Graphing the Equation
A slope of 12 means that for every 2 units we move in the positive horizontal direction, we move 1 unit in the positive vertical direction.
m=1/2 ⇔ rise/run=1/2
To graph the equation, plot the y-intercept and then use the slope to find another point on the line.
