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To find the quadrants through which the graph of the line pass
Answer to Problem 38HP
The graph of line with a negative slope and a positive y-intercept passes through the quadrants 1, 2 and 4
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The graph of line has a negative slope and a positive y-intercept
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Calculation:
Let us assume an equation of line such that the line has a negative slope and a positive y-intercept be
Plot the graph of the above equation:
When
When
Graph of the equation by plotting the points
From graph, the line passes through quadrants − 1, 2 and 4
Conclusion:
Hence, the graph of line with a negative slope and a positive y-intercept passes through the quadrants 1, 2 and 4
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