The Y-Intercept and Slope, Respectively, of a Straight Line Are $- 6.1$

question 40

Multiple Choice

The y-intercept and slope, respectively, of a straight line are given. Find the equation of the line.
-0 and $- 6.1$

• A)\(y = 6.1\)
• B) \(y = - 6.1\)
• C) \(y = - 6.1 x\)
• D) \(y = 6.1 \mathrm { x }\)

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