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1.3 Linear Equations in Two Variables - Writing equations from data/points
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A line in the xy-plane has a slope of 19 and passes through the point 0,14. Which equation represents this line?

A.

y=-19x-14

B.

y=-19x+14

C.

y=19x-14

D.

y=19x+14

A line in the xy -plane has a slope of 1 9 and passes through the

Medium-difficulty · SAT Math · Linear Equations in Two Variables — Writing equations from data/points. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.

Answer explanation

Choice D is correct. The equation of a line in the xy-plane can be written as y=mx+b, where m represents the slope of the line and 0,b represents the y-intercept of the line. It's given that the slope of the line is 19. It follows that m=19. It's also given that the line passes through the point 0,14. It follows that b=14. Substituting 19 for m and 14 for b in y=mx+b yields y=19x+14. Thus, the equation y=19x+14 represents this line.

Choice A is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of -19 and a y-intercept of 0,-14.

Choice B is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of -19 and a y-intercept of 0,14.

Choice C is incorrect. This equation represents a line with a slope of 19 and a y-intercept of 0,-14.