SOLUTION: The graph of a linear function that passes through the point (-2,k) and has y- intercept -3, is decreasing if: a) k < -2/3 b) k > 3/2 c) k < 0 d) k > -3 e) k

SOLUTION: The graph of a linear function that passes through the point (-2,k) and has y- intercept -3, is decreasing if: a) k < -2/3 b) k > 3/2 c) k < 0 d) k > -3 e) k < or = -3

Question 935778: The graph of a linear function that passes through the point (-2,k) and has y- intercept -3, is decreasing if:
a) k < -2/3
b) k > 3/2
c) k < 0
d) k > -3
e) k < or = -3

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The points are (-2,k) and (0,-3).
Slope would be
.

For the line to be decreasing, slope must be negative, so you must have .

after multiplying both members by ;

after adding to both members.
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