Question

3y + 9x = 21 Graph A On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (negative 3, negative 2) and (0, 7). Graph B On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, negative 7) and (3, 2). Graph C On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (0, 7) and (3, negative 2). Graph D On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (negative 3, 2) and (0, negative 7). a. Graph A c. Graph C b. Graph B d. Graph D Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

Graph C

Explanation:

Graph A (-3, -2) (0, 7)

3(7) + 9(0) = 21

21 = 21 ✓

3(-2) + 9(-3) = 21

-6 - 27 = 21

-33 = 21 ✖

Graph B (0, -7) (3,2)

We know from above that (0, 7) is a point on the line 3y + 9x = 21, therefore point (0, -7) cannot be on that line.

3(2) + 9(3) = 21

6 + 27 = 21

33 = 21 ✖

Graph C (0, 7) (3, -2)

We know from above that (0, 7) is a solution.

3(-2) + 9(3) = 21

-6 + 27 = 21

21 = 21 ✓

Since both points on graph C is a solution to the equation of the line given, it is the answer (looking at graph D is not necessary unless you want to double check your answer).