Which graph best represents the equation y=−3x−2

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CLEAR CHECK

(A)On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, 2) and (0.75, 0).

(B) On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, negative 2) and (0.75, 0).

(C) On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (negative 0.75, 0) and (0, negative 2).

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The correct answer is (B) On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, negative 2) and (0.75, 0).

To determine the correct graph, we can start by comparing the slope of the equation (-3) to the slopes of the given options.

In option (A), the slope can be determined by using the formula:

slope = (change in y)/(change in x)

slope = (0 - 2)/(0.75 - 0)

slope = -2/0.75

slope = -8/3

The slope of option (A) does not match the slope of the equation (-3), so it is not the correct graph.

In option (C), the slope can be determined by using the formula:

slope = (change in y)/(change in x)

slope = (negative 2 - 0)/(0 - negative 0.75)

slope = -2/0.75

slope = -8/3

The slope of option (C) matches the slope of the equation (-3), so it could be a potential correct graph.

In option (B), the slope can be determined by using the formula:

slope = (change in y)/(change in x)

slope = (0 - negative 2)/(0.75 - 0)

slope = 2/0.75

slope = 8/3

The slope of option (B) matches the slope of the equation (-3), so it is the correct graph.

Therefore, the graph that best represents the equation y = -3x - 2 is option (B) On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, negative 2) and (0.75, 0).
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