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Algebra practice question

Line L in the xy-plane has a slope of 4 and a y-intercept of 6. Which of the following points is NOT on line L?

  1. A. (2, 12)Correct
  2. B. (0, 6)
  3. C. (1, 10)
  4. D. (−1, 2)

Answer: A. (2, 12)

L is y = 4x + 6. At x = 2, y = 14, not 12, so (2, 12) is not on the line.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. (0, 6)
(0, 6) is the y-intercept itself.
C. (1, 10)
4(1) + 6 = 10, so (1, 10) is on the line.
D. (−1, 2)
4(−1) + 6 = 2, so (−1, 2) is on the line.

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