If the Slope of a Straight Line Is 6 and If

question 178

Multiple Choice

If the slope of a straight line is 6 and if Y (the variable on the vertical axis) decreases by 60, then X (the variable on the horizontal axis)

• A) increases by 10.
• B) decreases by 10.
• C) increases by 600.
• D) decreases by 600.

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Definitions:

Fused Vertebrae

Vertebrae that have grown together or have been surgically joined to increase spinal stability.

Back

The rear part of the human body, extending from the neck to the lower end of the spine.

Foot

A unit of measurement equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters, commonly used in the United States for length.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the head and trunk, such as the skull, spine, and rib cage.