The equation \( y = x + 1 \) represents a linear function. Here are some key features of this equation:
Slope (m): The slope of the line is 1. This means that for every unit increase in \( x \), \( y \) increases by 1 unit.
Y-intercept (b): The y-intercept of the line is 1. This is the point where the line crosses the y-axis (i.e., when \( x = 0 \), \( y = 1 \)).
Graph: The graph of this equation is a straight line that rises from left to right.
Domain and Range: The domain and range of this linear function are both all real numbers, \( (-\infty, \infty) \).
Intercepts:
- X-intercept: Set \( y = 0 \) and solve for \( x \): \[ 0 = x + 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = -1 \] Therefore, the x-intercept is \( (-1, 0) \).
- Y-intercept: This is already identified as \( (0, 1) \).
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