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algebraWhich equation represents the line shown in the graph with a y-intercept of 3 and an x-intercept of -3?
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B
C
D
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Find the slope from the intercepts.
- Points: and .
- Slope: .
- Y-intercept: .
- Equation: , or .
💡 Strategic Tip: A line crossing at and always has a slope of 1 if signs match, or -1 if signs differ.
Choice B is incorrect because it has a negative slope. Choice C is incorrect because it has the wrong y-intercept. Choice D is incorrect because it has the wrong slope.