y = 1x + 0
Line y = kx + b
Y-intercept (0, b)
Origin
X-intercept

Controls

k (slope) 1.0
-5 0 5
b (y-intercept) 0.0
-10 0 10

Understanding Parameters

  • k (slope) controls steepness
    Positive ↗
    Negative ↘
    Zero = flat
  • b (y-intercept) is where line crosses y-axis

Mini Challenge

Task: Make a line that crosses the y-axis at 3
Challenge 1 of 6