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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-05-09

Which of the following linear equations, when graphed on a coordinate grid, has the steepest slope?

A. [tex]y = \frac{1}{4}x - 7[/tex]
B. [tex]y = \frac{7}{3}x - 2[/tex]
C. [tex]y = 9x + \frac{2}{3}[/tex]
D. [tex]y = 6x + \frac{5}{9}[/tex]

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (2)

C. 9x is keyword (m=slope which is 9)
A. has slope of 1/4
B. has slope of 7/3
D. has slope of 6
Therefore, C. has the highest slope.

Answered by runescapememo8 | 2024-06-10

To find the equation with the steepest slope, we compare the slopes of each equation. The slope of option C, y = 9 x + 3 2 ​ , is 9, which is the largest. Therefore, option C has the steepest slope.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-06-16

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