For the rule $y=−2x+1$, calculate the y-values that complete the table below. Homework Help ✎

1. Graph your rule on a set of axes. Be sure to create a complete graph. If necessary, see the Math Notes box for this lesson to review what makes a graph complete.

2. Describe your resulting graph. What does your graph look like?

   Hint (b):

   Does the line decrease or increase as $x$ gets larger?
   Is it vertical, horizontal, or slanted?