Graphing

Linear Function Graph Calculator

Graph a line from slope and y-intercept, then read its intercepts and slope triangle on the coordinate plane.

Graph y = mx + b

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Answer
y = 2x - 6
  1. Y-intercept: (0, -6).
  2. X-intercept: (3, 0).
  3. Slope 2: rise 2 for every 1 unit right.

How to use the linear graph calculator

Enter the slope m and y-intercept b to plot y = mx + b. The graph marks the x- and y-intercepts and draws the slope triangle so slope-intercept form connects to the line's shape.

  1. Enter the slope m and the y-intercept b.
  2. Read the y-intercept, x-intercept, and slope triangle on the graph.
  3. Use related calculators to find slope or intercepts numerically.

Formula or method

A linear function has the form y = mx + b.

Worked examples

Graph y = 2x - 6

Problem: m = 2, b = -6

Solution: The line crosses the y-axis at -6, crosses the x-axis at 3, and rises 2 units for every 1 unit right.