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Answer: ASet 15: Linear Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
Find the slope of the line .
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✓ Correct
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D.
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Rewrite in slope-intercept form. 1. Isolate y: Subtract from both sides. 2. Equation: . 3. Slope: The coefficient of is . Strategic Tip: For , the slope is always . Here . Choice B is incorrect because it misses the sign change. Choice C is incorrect because it flips the fraction. Choice D is incorrect because it confuses the intercept (0) with the slope.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is
Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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