Question 4 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
A direct variation has the form y = kx, so its graph must pass through the origin (0, 0). The line through (-4, 3) and (4, 3) is horizontal at y = 3, so it does not pass through the origin. Therefore, it does not represent a direct variation; choice A gives the correct reason.
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