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Linear equations in two variables SAT question

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  • The line slants gradually down from left to right.
  • The line passes through the following points:
    • (0 comma 7)
    • (8 comma 0)

The point with coordinates lies on the line shown. What is the value of ?

ExplanationShow

Choice C is correct. It's given from the graph that the points and  lie on the line. For two points on a line, and , the slope of the line can be calculated using the slope formula . Substituting  for and  for in this formula, the slope of the line can be calculated as , or . It's also given that the point lies on the line. Substituting for , for , and for in the slope formula yields , or . Multiplying both sides of this equation by yields . Expanding the left-hand side of this equation yields . Adding to both sides of this equation yields . Multiplying both sides of this equation by yields . Thus, the value of is .

Choice A is incorrect. This is the value of when .

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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