Which of the following could be the equation of line \(m\)?

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by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Mon Mar 11, 2019 6:59 am
BTGmoderatorLU wrote:Source: Magoosh

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Which of the following could be the equation of line \(m\)?

A. \(6y + 6x = 7\)
B. \(3y = -4x - 3\)
C. \(5y + 10 = -4x\)
D. \(y = 2\)
E. \(x = -2\)

The OA is A
We see that m is a negative sloping line with a positive y-intercept and a positive x-intercept.

Since D and E are horizontal and vertical lines, respectively, we can immediately eliminate choices D and E.

Simplifying answer A, we have:

A)

y = (-6x + 7)/6

y = -x + 7/6

Since we have a positive y-intercept and a negative slope, answer choice A could be the equation for a line.

Answer: A

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