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Line q on a coordinate plane is defined by the equation -2x
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28 Sep 2019, 10:04
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Line q on a coordinate plane is defined by the equation \(-2x + 3y = 6.\)
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Slope of a line perpendicular to line q |
The slope of a line parallel to line q |
A)The quantity in Column A is greater.
B)The quantity in Column B is greater.
C)The two quantities are equal.
D)The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Kudos for the right answer and explanation
Re: Line q on a coordinate plane is defined by the equation -2x
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29 Sep 2019, 05:41
29 Sep 2019, 05:41
Hi, could you explain, please?
Re: Line q on a coordinate plane is defined by the equation -2x
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29 Sep 2019, 08:23
29 Sep 2019, 08:23
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\(y = mx +b\)
\(-2x+3y=6\)
\(y=\frac{2}{3} x + 2\)
Perpendicular line are negative reciprocal. As such,
Perpendicular Line q is \(= \frac{-3}{2}\)
Parallel Line q is \(= \frac{2}{3}\)
B > A
\(-2x+3y=6\)
\(y=\frac{2}{3} x + 2\)
Perpendicular line are negative reciprocal. As such,
Perpendicular Line q is \(= \frac{-3}{2}\)
Parallel Line q is \(= \frac{2}{3}\)
B > A
