Joe claims that the equation y=2x+b, where b is a real number, represents the graph of a straight line.

Which statement BEST classifies Joe's claim?
a. Joe's claim is true only when b is 0.
b. Joe's claim is true for all values of b.
c. Joe's claim is not true for any value of b.
d. Joe's claim is true only when b is not zero.

d. Joe's claim is true only when b is not zero.