Question

For the equation, y = -5x + 5 tell wheather its graph passes through the first quadrant. explain how you know. A. Yes, for x>0 some y-values are positive. B.Yes; for x<0 some y-values are positive. C.No;for x>0 the y-values are negative. D.No;for x<0 the y-values are negative.

Answer 1

Drawing the graph of y=-5x+5 might help you visualize what's happening here, although strictly speaking, it's not necessary to graph it.

Hints:
What happens if x=0? What's y?
what happens if x=1? what's y?
what happens if x=1/2? What's y?

Answer 2

whats the answer then ? :/ ive been stuck for hours please help :/ @mathmale

Answer 3

Eddie, I'm glad to help. But I don't hand out answers. My goal is to help you learn how to do this problem yourself. What have you done so far?

Answer 4

The graph of y=-5x+5 is (or should be) pretty straightforward to draw. Try it, please. Use the Draw utility, below.