If y=2x-3 were changed to y=2x+5, how would the graph of new function compare with the original?

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Benji

6 March, 16:34

If y=2x-3 were changed to y=2x+5, how would the graph of new function compare with the original?

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Douglas Cannon · Answer 1

The new graph would have the same slope (2) as the original one,

but its y-intercept would be [ 5 - (-3) ] = 8 higher.

The new straight line would be parallel to the original straight line,

and they would be 8 units apart everywhere.