Find the Equation of the Line Y = Ax $y = - 2 x + \frac { 28 } { 5 }$

question 387

Multiple Choice

Find the equation of the line y = ax + b that passes through the points (-3, 2) and (2, -8) .

• A) \(y = - 2 x + \frac { 28 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 6 } { 5 } x + 1\)
• C) y= - 2x - 4
• D) y= - 4x - 2

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Definitions:

Fixed Proportions

A production process where inputs must be used in specific proportions, and the ratio of inputs cannot be easily changed.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, causing consumers to substitute one good for another more price-friendly option.

Marginal Productivity

The extra output that is produced by using one more unit of a factor, keeping all other factors constant.

Highly Substitutable

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