SAT Math · Linear equations in two variables · medium
Which equation represents the same line as 2x + 3y = 12?
Which equation represents the same line as ?
Answer and explanation
Answer: D: 4x+6y=24
Two equations describe the same line when one is a nonzero multiple of the other. Multiplying every term of by 2 gives , choice D. Choice A () keeps the same left side but changes the right side, so it is a parallel line. Choice B () doubles the -coefficient and constant but not the -coefficient, giving a different slope. Choice C () changes the sign of the -term, so it has the opposite slope. All three share a point or direction but not the whole line.
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