Use the Point-Slope Form to Write an Equation of the Line

question 81

Multiple Choice

Use the point-slope form to write an equation of the line with the slope $- \frac { 3 } { 5 }$ and that passes through the point $( - 2 , - 6 )$ .

• A) \(y - 2 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 6 )\)
• B) \(y + 2 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 6 )\)
• C) \(y - 6 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 2 )\)
• D) \(y + 6 = - \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 2 )\)
• E) \(y + 6 = \frac { 3 } { 5 } ( x + 2 )\)

Calculate material and labor variances including price, quantity, rate, and efficiency variances.

Analyze the impact of variances on production costs and pricing.

Identify and explain the differences between ideal, practical, and normal standards.

Comprehend the role of manufacturing overhead in standard costing, including variable and fixed components.

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