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algebra intermediate

Problem

Define . Which of the following describes the set of points for which ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Solution
and . Therefore, we have the equation Factoring out a gives Factoring both sides further, . It follows that if , , or , both sides of the equation equal 0. By this, there are 3 lines (, , or ) so the answer is .
Final answer
E