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GRE Quantitative Reasoning QUESTION #8176
Question 1

In the $xy$-plane, line $k$ has equation $3x - 2y = 0$. Compare:

Quantity A: The $x$-intercept of line $k$

Quantity B: The $y$-intercept of line $k$

  • Quantity A is greater
  • Quantity B is greater
  • The two quantities are equal✔️
  • The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Correct Answer Explanation

Find the intercepts of $3x - 2y = 0$:

x-intercept (set $y = 0$): $3x = 0 \Rightarrow x = 0$.

y-intercept (set $x = 0$): $-2y = 0 \Rightarrow y = 0$.

Both intercepts are $0$ (the line passes through the origin).

Quantity A $= 0 =$ Quantity B. The two quantities are equal.