HELP ME WITH MY SAT PRACTICE QUESTION PLEASE

When graphing a linear equation that is written in the form y=mx+b, the variable m represents the y-intercept. assuming that b> 0, which of the following best describes how reversing the sign of b would affect the graph? a) the new line will be shifted down b units b) the new line will be shifted down b x 2 units c) the new line will be a perfect reflection across the x-axis d) the new line will be a perfect reflection across the y-axis

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The length of each side of a square is 1 centimeter more than the width of the rectangle. the length of the rectangle is 1 centimeter less than twice it’s width. the perimeters of the two figures are equal. determine the measures of the side lengths of the rectangle. show all work i have a test tomorrow