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).

Verified Answer :

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.

A line y= k x, represents a direct variation if , \(k=\frac{y}{x}\)

As,line passes through (-4,3) and (4,3).

Equation of line passing through two points is,  

\(\frac{y-3}{x+4}=\frac{3-3}{4+4}\\\\ y-3=0\)

Given by the formula: \(\frac{y-y_{1}}{x-x_{1}}=\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}\)

As, the line does not pass through origin , so the line passing through (-4,3) and (4,3) does not represent direct variation.

Option (C)=The line does not represent a direct variation because it does not go through the origin.