Question

In 1-3, match each description with the correct graph. Not all graphs will be used.

1.

My graph is non-proportional with a negative y-intercept.

2.

My graph is proportional with a negative slope.

3.
My graph is non-proportional with a positive slope

Answer 1

1. d

2. b

3. a

Explanation:

1. d => "my graph is non-proportional with a negative y-intercept."

Rationale: it is non-proportional because it does not pass through the point of origin, (0, 0). And also, the line intercepts the y-axis at a point where the value of y is below the point of origin, 0. That gives us a negative y-intercept value.

2. b => "My graph is proportional with a negative slope."

Rationale: it is proportional because the straight line cuts through the point of origin, (0, 0). And also, the line slants downward from left to the right, thus, such downward slope gives us a negative slope value.

3. a => "My graph is non-proportional with a positive slope".

Rationale: it is does not cut across the point of origin, and also the slope slants upward from left to the right. Therefore, it is a non-proportional graph with a positive slope.