Question

A line passes through the point (0, 1) and has a positive slope. Which of these points could that line NOT pass through? Check all that apply.

(12, 3)
(–2, –5)
(–3, 1)
(1, 15)
(5, –2)

Answer 1

(-3, 1) and (5, -2)

Explanation:

3 - 1

12 - 0 = 2/12 = 1/6 > 0

-5 - 1

-2 - 0 = -6/-2 = 3 > 0

1 - 1

-3 - 0 = 0

15 - 1

1 - 0 = 14 > 0

-2 - 1

5 - 0 = - 3/5 < 0