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Algebra practice question

In the xy-plane, a line with slope 3 passes through the point (1, 1). Which of the following points also lies on the line?

  1. A. (3, 7)Correct
  2. B. (7, 3)
  3. C. (2, 3)
  4. D. (0, 2)

Answer: A. (3, 7)

From (1, 1), moving 2 to the right raises y by 6, to (3, 7).

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (7, 3)
The coordinates are swapped.
C. (2, 3)
Moving 1 right should raise y by 3, to 4.
D. (0, 2)
Moving 1 left should lower y by 3, to −2.

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