Which of the following equations represents a line with a negative slope?
1. Recall the slope - intercept form of a linear equation:
The equation of a line is in the form , where is the slope of the line and is the .
2. Analyze each equation:
A.For the equation , the coefficient of is . Since -3.44 < 0, this line has a negative slope.
B.For the equation , the coefficient of is . Since 2 > 0, this line has a positive slope.
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