Suppose That for a Curve, as the Variable Measured on the X-Axis

question 275

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a curve, as the variable measured on the x-axis increases, the variable measured on the y-axis decreases. The curve has a slope.

• A) negative
• B) hypothetical
• C) positive
• D) tangent

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