In the xy-plane, the line with equation ax + by + c = 0, where abc ≠ 0, has slope 3/2
What is the value of b?
(1) a = 4
(2) c = −6
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slope = (-a/b) = 3/2
Stmt 1 ) a is given so we can find b.
choice narroed to A and D.
Stmt 2) Given c
Not sufficient to solve for b.
Hence IMO answer should be A.
Whats the OA?
Stmt 1 ) a is given so we can find b.
choice narroed to A and D.
Stmt 2) Given c
Not sufficient to solve for b.
Hence IMO answer should be A.
Whats the OA?
