The Equation of a Straight Line Is Y = -1

question 8

Multiple Choice

The equation of a straight line is Y = -1.4X + 5.0. From this equation we know that.

• A)the line has a negative slope and intersects the X axis at +5.0
• B)the line has a slope of +5.0 and intersects the Y axis at -1.4
• C)the line has a slope of -1.4 and intersects the Y axis at +5.0
• D)X and Y are not linearly related

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