Consider a Diagram in Which the Variable Measured on the Y-

question 445

Multiple Choice

Consider a diagram in which the variable measured on the y- axis remains constant while the variable measured on the x- axis increases. The graph is of this relationship is a

• A) line with slope equal to zero.
• B) line that has a negative slope.
• C) perpendicular line.
• D) line that has positive slope.

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