1992 AHSME Problems/Problem 12

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Problem

Let $y=mx+b$ be the image when the line $x-3y+11=0$ is reflected across the $x$-axis. The value of $m+b$ is

$\text{(A) -6} \quad \text{(B) } -5\quad \text{(C) } -4\quad \text{(D) } -3\quad \text{(E) } -2$

Solution

$\fbox{C}$

See also

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Preceded by
Problem 11
Followed by
Problem 13
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