Write the Equation of the Line Whose Graph Is Shown $y = - 2 x + 6$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of the line whose graph is shown.
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• A) \(y = - 2 x + 6\)
• B) \(y = - 3 x + 6\)
• C) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 3 } x + 2\)
• D) \(y = 2 x + 6\)

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