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Line Q passes through (s, 0) and (0, s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to zero. What is the slope of line Q?

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by AAPL » Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:40 am

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Line Q passes through (s, 0) and (0, s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to zero. What is the slope of line Q?

A. \(-1\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(1/2\)
D. \(1/\sqrt{2}\)
E. \(\sqrt{2}\)

OA A
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Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:40 am
Magoosh

Line Q passes through (s, 0) and (0, s) for some number s, where s isn't equal to zero. What is the slope of line Q?

A. \(-1\)
B. \(1\)
C. \(1/2\)
D. \(1/\sqrt{2}\)
E. \(\sqrt{2}\)

OA A
Solution:

Using the slope formula, we have:

(s - 0) / (0 - s) = s / (-s) = -1

Answer: A

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