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In the general linear equation Ax + By + C = 0, what must hold for A and B?
ABoth must be positive
BBoth must be integers
CC must be nonzero
DThey are not both zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. They are not both zero
If both A and B were zero the equation would no longer describe a line, so they cannot vanish together.
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