Degree of 1: We have a linear function of the variety y = ax + b
Leading coefficient of 2: There will be a 2 in front of the term with the highest degree (the x)
So far we have
y = 2x + b
Now we will use the P(1) = 3. That means when x = 1, y = 3
3 = 2(1) + b
3 = 2 + b
1 = b
Your function is y = 2x + 1
Leading coefficient of 2: There will be a 2 in front of the term with the highest degree (the x)
So far we have
y = 2x + b
Now we will use the P(1) = 3. That means when x = 1, y = 3
3 = 2(1) + b
3 = 2 + b
1 = b
Your function is y = 2x + 1
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P(x) = 2x+1