1967 AHSME Problems/Problem 12

Problem

If the (convex) area bounded by the x-axis and the lines $y=mx+4$, $x=1$, and $x=4$ is $7$, then $m$ equals:

$\textbf{(A)}\ -\frac{1}{2}\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ -\frac{2}{3}\qquad \textbf{(C)}\ -\frac{3}{2} \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ -2 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ \text{none of these}$

Answer

$\fbox{B}$

See also

1967 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 11
Followed by
Problem 13
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