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Which linear equation has a greater slope?
y = 2x + 1
Or
y = -1x + 4

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Linear functions have the general form y=mx+b, where m is the slope. The first function has a slope of 2, while the second one has a slope of -1, so y=2x+1 has a greater slope.
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