A line is drawn through (-4, 3) and (4, 3). Which describes whether or not the line represents a direct variation?

The line represents a direct variation because =.

The line represents a direct variation because it is horizontal.

The line does not represent a direct variation because it does not go through the origin.

The line does not represent a direct variation because - 4 (3) ≠ 4 (3).

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Wade Watts

13 January, 19:48

A line is drawn through (-4, 3) and (4, 3). Which describes whether or not the line represents a direct variation?

The line represents a direct variation because =.

The line represents a direct variation because it is horizontal.

The line does not represent a direct variation because it does not go through the origin.

The line does not represent a direct variation because - 4 (3) ≠ 4 (3).

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Briley · Answer 1

The line does not represent direct variation because it does not go through the origin. In fact, it happens to be a horizontal line whose equation is : y = 3.