Question

Which equation represents a linear function with the steepest line?

a) x+2y=4

b) 2x+3y=−6

c) 5x−y=−6

d) 4x−2y=−8

Answer 1

C) 5x-y=-6

When you get each equation into the form y = mx + b, where m = the slope of the line, the slope of A) is -1/2, B) is -2/3, C) is 5, and D) is 2.

So, C) has the steepest slope.