In the \(xy\) plane, line \(x\) goes through the point \((a,1)\) and line \(y\) goes through the point \((1,b).\) If the

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In the \(xy\) plane, line \(x\) goes through the point \((a,1)\) and line \(y\) goes through the point \((1,b).\) If the lines \(x\) and \(y\) intersect, is the slope of \(x\) bigger than the slope of \(y?\)

(1) \(a > b\)
(2) \(|a| > |b|\)

Answer: E

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