Sarastudyhard wrote:
Which of the following is an equation of a line that doe NOT contain any points in the xy-plane for which both coordinates are integers?
(A) \(y = 4\)
(B) \(y = \frac{1}{2}x\)
(C) \(y = x + 3\)
(D) \(y = x + \frac{1}{2} \)
(E) \(y=\frac{1}{2}x+3\)
Here are two possible solutions:
SOLUTION A: Number senseIf x is an integer, then x + 1/2 is NOT an integer.
So, if y = x + 1/2, then it's impossible for x and y to both be integers
Answer: D
SOLUTION B: Process of elimination (POE)(A) \(y = 4\)
The integer coordinates x = 1 and y = 4 satisfy this equation.
Eliminate answer choice A
(B) \(y = \frac{1}{2}x\)
The integer coordinates x = 2 and y = 1 satisfy this equation.
Eliminate answer choice B
(C) \(y = x + 3\)
The integer coordinates x = 1 and y = 4 satisfy this equation.
Eliminate answer choice C
(E) \(y=\frac{1}{2}x+3\)
The integer coordinates x = 2 and y = 4 satisfy this equation.
Eliminate answer choice E
By the POE, the correct answer is D
Cheers,
Brent