If the slope of a straight line is -3. and if Y (the variable on the vertical axis) decreases by 6, then X(the variable on the horizontal axis) will increase by 18. increase by 2. decrease by 18. decrease by 2.

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Chapter8: Linear Functions
Section8.5: Slope-intercept Form
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If the slope of a straight line is -3. and if Y (the variable on the vertical axis)
decreases by 6, then X(the variable on the horizontal axis) will
increase by 18.
increase by 2.
decrease by 18.
decrease by 2.
Transcribed Image Text:If the slope of a straight line is -3. and if Y (the variable on the vertical axis) decreases by 6, then X(the variable on the horizontal axis) will increase by 18. increase by 2. decrease by 18. decrease by 2.
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