Ex: y=_x+#
the slope(x) goes infront of the x spot, when looking at an equation this is where you want to look first, giving you the slope and most important information about the equation.
the number is where the line connects on the Y axis at (x=0)
If it is a positive number with a slope of 3
Y = 3x + 2
if it is a negative number, the number will be negative, indicating that the (Y axis meets 0) is a negative.