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In the XY-plane, the line k, having a negative slope, passes through t
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In the XY-plane, the line k, having a negative slope, passes through the origin and the point (a, b), where \(ab \neq 0\) and a < b.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
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A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: In the XY-plane, the line k, having a negative slope, passes through t
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15 Dec 2023, 10:50
15 Dec 2023, 10:50
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If a line passes through the origin and has a negative slope, it must pass through Quadrant II and Quadrant IV.
However, given that a<b, we know (a,b) is confined to Quadrant II only (bc all points in Quadrant IV have positive values for a and negative values for b). We're also given that \(ab \neq 0\), so neither a nor b can equal 0 (i.e., the origin point). Therefore, b > 0.
However, given that a<b, we know (a,b) is confined to Quadrant II only (bc all points in Quadrant IV have positive values for a and negative values for b). We're also given that \(ab \neq 0\), so neither a nor b can equal 0 (i.e., the origin point). Therefore, b > 0.
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