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### Question 12

Select the correct graph of the equation: \( y = 3x + 1 \)

There are four options given below, each featuring a coordinate plane with a graphed line. Your task is to identify which graph correctly represents the equation \( y = 3x + 1 \).

#### Graph Description:

1. **Option 1:**
   - The line appears to have a positive slope.
   - The y-intercept is at \( y = 1 \).
   - Points where the graph intersects the grid lines are at coordinates consistent with the slope \( 3 \) (rise over run: increasing by 3 units vertically for every 1 unit horizontally).

2. **Option 2:**
   - The line appears to intersect the y-axis at \( y = -1 \).
   - The slope looks to be negative.

3. **Option 3:**
   - The line has a positive slope.
   - Intersects the y-axis at \( y = 1 \), similar to the correct y-intercept from the equation.

4. **Option 4:**
   - The line intersects the y-axis at \( y = -2 \).
   - The slope is negative.

From these descriptions, the correct graph would intersect the y-axis at \( y = 1 \) and have a positive slope (3:1 ratio). Options 1 and 3 meet the y-intercept condition, but we need to ensure the slope is correct. Upon further inspection, **Option 1** has a slope of 3 and the correct y-intercept (\( y = 1 \)).

Thus, **Option 1** is the correct graph of the equation \( y = 3x + 1 \).
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 12 Select the correct graph of the equation: \( y = 3x + 1 \) There are four options given below, each featuring a coordinate plane with a graphed line. Your task is to identify which graph correctly represents the equation \( y = 3x + 1 \). #### Graph Description: 1. **Option 1:** - The line appears to have a positive slope. - The y-intercept is at \( y = 1 \). - Points where the graph intersects the grid lines are at coordinates consistent with the slope \( 3 \) (rise over run: increasing by 3 units vertically for every 1 unit horizontally). 2. **Option 2:** - The line appears to intersect the y-axis at \( y = -1 \). - The slope looks to be negative. 3. **Option 3:** - The line has a positive slope. - Intersects the y-axis at \( y = 1 \), similar to the correct y-intercept from the equation. 4. **Option 4:** - The line intersects the y-axis at \( y = -2 \). - The slope is negative. From these descriptions, the correct graph would intersect the y-axis at \( y = 1 \) and have a positive slope (3:1 ratio). Options 1 and 3 meet the y-intercept condition, but we need to ensure the slope is correct. Upon further inspection, **Option 1** has a slope of 3 and the correct y-intercept (\( y = 1 \)). Thus, **Option 1** is the correct graph of the equation \( y = 3x + 1 \).
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