If the line passes through (0, 4) and (2, 0), what is the equation?

A y = 2x + 4

B y = −2x + 4

C y = −2x − 4

D y = 2x − 4

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Slope = (0 − 4)/(2 − 0) = −2. y-intercept = 4. Equation: y = −2x + 4.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "If the line passes through (0, 4) and (2, 0), what is the equation?" is Option B: y = −2x + 4.

The other options — A) y = 2x + 4, C) y = −2x − 4, D) y = 2x − 4 — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Slope = (0 − 4)/(2 − 0) = −2. y-intercept = 4. Equation: y = −2x + 4.

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If the line passes through (0, 4) and (2, 0), what is the equation?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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