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JSCE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 73

Question 73 of 80 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Line m in the xy-plane contains points from each Quadrants II, III and IV, but no points from Quadrant I, which of the following statement must be true?

  • A. The slope of line m is negativeCorrect
  • B. The slope of line m is positive
  • C. The slope of line m is zero
  • D. The slope of line m is undefined

Explanation

A line passing through quadrants II, III and IV and missing I slopes downwards, so its slope is negative.

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