Find the Error When graphing the equation y=−3x+2, a student plotted the y-intercept at 2, then moved down 3 units and to the left 2 units because the slope is negative, so both rise and run are negative. Find his error and correct it.
Which selections describe an error that the student made and give the correct response? Select all that apply.
Multiple select question.
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A)
The student used the y-intercept, 2, for the denominator of the slope. The slope should be −3 or −31 .
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B)
The student said that, because the slope is negative, both rise and run are negative. When the slope is negative, either the numerator is negative or the denominator is negative, not both.
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C)
The student plotted the y-intercept at 2, instead of at −3. The y-intercept should be −3, because when x=0, you get y=−3.
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D)
After plotting the y-intercept at 2, the student moved down 3 units and to the left 2 units. The student should have moved down 3 units and the to the left 1 unit, because the slope is −3−1, not −3−2.
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E)
After plotting the y-intercept at 2, the student moved down 3 units and to the left 2 units. The student should have moved down 3 units and the to the right 2 units, because the slope is −32, not −3−2.
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F)
After plotting the y-intercept at 2, the student moved down 3 units and to the left 2 units. The student should have moved down 3 units and the to the right 1 unit, because the slope is −31, not −3−2.
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