Looking at the equation given to us, we see that the line should have a negative slope.
This automatically eliminates Choices A and D.
The equation also shows that the line crosses the y-axis at y = +3.
Only Choice C shows a line meets this requirement.
Looking at the graph, we see that the line has a negative slope.
This eliminates Choices A and B. We now only have two options.
If we calculate the change in y and divide it by the change in x, we find that the slope to be m = -3/2.
Choice C is our solution.
Simple.
The language of algebra.
Choice A is your answer.
First, simplify the expressions in the absolute value signs.
-|4| - |-5|
Then take the absolute values of each resulting number.
-4 - 5
Then use simple arithmetic to get your answer.
-9
Choice B is the correct answer.
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