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Line Q passes through (s,0), and (0,s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to 0. What is the slope of line Q?
A. \(-1\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
D. \(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
E. \(\sqrt{2}\)
The OA is A
Line Q passes through (s,0) and (0,s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to 0. What is the slope of line Q?
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One approach is to choose a value for s.BTGmoderatorLU wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:48 amSource: Magoosh
Line Q passes through (s,0), and (0,s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to 0. What is the slope of line Q?
A. \(-1\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(\dfrac{1}{2}\)
D. \(\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
E. \(\sqrt{2}\)
The OA is A
For example, if s = 2, then we must find the slope of the line from (2,0) to (0,2)
Slope = (2-0)/(0-2) = 2/-2 =-1
Answer: A