A linear equation is represented by y = mx + b, where m is the coefficient that determines the steepness of the graph line, b is the y-intercept or the point at which the line crosses the y-axis, and x and y are coordinate pairs that each represent a single point on the line.

1. LINEAR EQUATION
y = mx + b
1- constant rate of
the table
2-coefficient in the
equation
3 – steepness of
the graph
y intercept
Written as a point:
( 0, b)
( x , y )
A coordinate pair,
represents ONE
point on the line!