Adding a constant term to the value of a function could either result to an upward or downward shifts. On the other hand, it may also shift to left or to the right. Functions play a role on transformation as it will display how the graph is moved around.
Slope-Intercept Form: y=mx+b
Standard Form: ax+by=c
Point- Slope: (y-y1)= m(x-x1)
There are multiple answers to your question-
- If you are only missing b(the y-intercept) but are given a set of points, plug the points into x and y and solve for b.
- If you are only missing the slope(m) but are given a set of points, plug the points into x and y and solve for m.
- If you are given the standard form/point-slope form, change the equation to slope intercept form.
- If you are given an complete form(there is an x and y; no missing variables), but are not sure what it is, plug in some numbers in x to find y, then graph.
