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Does the line K intersect quadrant 2?

1. Slope of k is -1/6

2. The y intercept of K is -6

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Does the line K intersect quadrant 2?

1. Slope of k is -1/6

2. The y intercept of K is -6

A line with a positive slope must pass through quadrants I and III.


A line with a negative slope must pass through quadrants II and IV.


Statement 1: slope = -1/6
Since its slope is negative, line k must pass through quadrant II.
SUFFICIENT.

Statement 2: y-intercept = -6
If its slope is negative, line k must pass through quadrant II.
If its slope is positive, line k will not pass through quadrant II:

INSUFFICIENT.

The correct answer is A.