GreenlightTestPrep wrote:
In the x-y coordinate plane, line k passes through the point (5, -4) and has a negative x-intercept. Which of the following COULD be the equation of line k?
i) y = -0.4x - 2
ii) y = 2 - 1.2x
iii) y = -0.7x - 1.5
A) i only
B) ii only
C) iii only
D) i & ii only
E) i & iii only
Notice that, if the line passes through the origin, then the line has slope -4/5 (aka a slope of -0.8), but the line will not have a negative x-intercept
Notice that, if the line passes through the (0,4), then the line will have slope 0, BUT the line will not have a negative x-intercept. See below.
So, if the slope of the line is BETWEEN 0 and -0.8, then the line will have a negative x-interceptCheck the 3 statements:
i) y = -0.4x - 2
The slope = -0.4, which is BETWEEN 0 and -0.8. KEEP i for now
ii) y = 2 - 1.2x
Rewrite as: y = -1.2 + 2.
The slope = -1.2, which is NOT BETWEEN 0 and -0.8. So, ii cannot be true
iii) y = -0.7x - 1.5
The slope = -0.7, which is BETWEEN 0 and -0.8. KEEP iii for now
So far, i and iii COULD both be true.
However, in order for the point (5, -4) to be ON line k, its x and y coordinates must satisfy the equation of the line.
So, let's check i and iii
i) y = -0.4x - 2
Plug in x = 5 and y = -4 to get: -4 = -0.4(5) - 2 = -2 - 2 = -4
PERFECT!
So, i is true
iii) y = -0.7x - 1.5
Plug in x = 5 and y = -4 to get: -4 = -0.7(5) - 1.5 = -3.5 - 1.5 = -5
NO GOOD
So, iii is not true
Answer: A
Cheers,
Brent