A line is plotted on the (x,y) coordinate plane, as shown.

Assuming the scales on both axes are the same, which of the following could be the equation of l1?

Explanation

The line shows a negative y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the vertical axis) and a negative slope less than –1 (that is, slightly more horizontal than a 45° angle). In equation 5, -2/3 is the slope and –3 is the y-intercept. Thus, equation 5 matches the graph of the line.

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