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In a rectangular coordinate system, line k has x-intercept 3
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29 Jan 2022, 12:11
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In a rectangular coordinate system, line k has x-intercept 3 and slope –2.
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 |
\(y\) intercept of k |
\(2\) |
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
Re: In a rectangular coordinate system, line k has x-intercept 3
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29 Jan 2022, 12:19
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Here, we make use of the equation of a line, i.e., \(y=mx+c\) where \(m\) is the slope and \(c\) is the y-intercept.
We are given that x intercept is 3. Thus, making \(y=0\) gives
\(0=(-2)(3)+c\)
\(c=6\)
Hence, answer is A
We are given that x intercept is 3. Thus, making \(y=0\) gives
\(0=(-2)(3)+c\)
\(c=6\)
Hence, answer is A
Re: In a rectangular coordinate system, line k has x-intercept 3
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29 Jan 2022, 12:35
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