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

question 329

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

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