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Algebra practice question

The points (1, 2), (2, 4), and (3, 6) all lie on the same line in the xy-plane. Which equation describes the line?

  1. A. y = 2xCorrect
  2. B. y = x + 1
  3. C. y = x + 3
  4. D. y = 2x + 1

Answer: A. y = 2x

Each y is twice its x.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. y = x + 1
x + 1 gives 2, 3, 4.
C. y = x + 3
x + 3 gives 4, 5, 6.
D. y = 2x + 1
2x + 1 gives 3, 5, 7.

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