Determine the Slope and the Y-Intercept

question 117

Multiple Choice

Determine the slope and the y-intercept.
-y = -6.9x - 4

• A)Slope 6.9, y-intercept (0, -4)
• B)Slope -4, y-intercept (0, -6.9)
• C)Slope -4, y-intercept (0, 6.9)
• D)Slope -6.9, y-intercept (0, -4)

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