Question

question 4 of 10

the equation \\(y = ax\\) describes the graph of a line. if the value of \\(a\\) is negative, the line:

a. is vertical.
b. goes down and to the right.
c. is horizontal.
d. goes up and to the right.

Explanation:

Identify the slope of the linear equation

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Analyze the effect of a negative slope

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Determine the direction of the line

$$ \text{As } x \text{ increases (goes right), } y \text{ decreases (goes down).} $$

Answer:

• A. is vertical.
• B. goes down and to the right. (Correct answer)
• C. is horizontal.
• D. goes up and to the right.