Which equation represents a linear function with the steepest line?

a) x+2y=4

b) 2x+3y=-6

c) 5x-y=-6

d) 4x-2y=-8

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Jazmin Marks

24 April, 03:08

Which equation represents a linear function with the steepest line?

a) x+2y=4

b) 2x+3y=-6

c) 5x-y=-6

d) 4x-2y=-8

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Zander Byrd · Answer 1

C) 5x-y=-6

When you get each equation into the form y = mx + b, where m = the slope of the line, the slope of A) is - 1/2, B) is - 2/3, C) is 5, and D) is 2.

So, C) has the steepest slope.

Which equation represents a linear function with the steepest line?a) x+2y=4b) 2x+3y=-6c) 5x-y=-6d) 4x-2y=-8

Which equation represents a linear function with the steepest line?

a) x+2y=4

b) 2x+3y=-6

c) 5x-y=-6

d) 4x-2y=-8