Write an Equation of the Line Parallel To $5 x - 7 y = 4$

question 133

Multiple Choice

Write an equation of the line parallel to $5 x - 7 y = 4$ and passing through the point (1,-2) . Leave answer in slope-intercept form.

• A) \(y = - \frac { 5 } { 7 } x - \frac { 9 } { 7 }\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 5 } { 7 } x - \frac { 19 } { 7 }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 7 } { 5 } x - \frac { 17 } { 5 }\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 5 } { 7 } x + \frac { 19 } { 7 }\)

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Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis stating there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical testing.

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A threshold for determining whether an observed effect is statistically significant, often set at 0.05.

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A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, proposing a new effect or relationship.

Null Hypothesis

A standard assumption that posits no meaningful difference or impact exists, usually examined in contrast with a contrasting hypothesis during statistical evaluation.