During the Twentieth Century, the Average Number of Children Born

question 6

Multiple Choice

During the twentieth century, the average number of children born to women in the United States declined from____ to 2.1

• A) 5.0
• B) 4.5
• C) 4.0
• D) 3.5

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Linear Equation

A mathematical expression that represents a straight line when plotted on a graph, typically in the form y = mx + b.

Vertical Intercept

The point at which a line meets the vertical axis of a graph.

Dependent Variable

A variable that changes as a consequence of a change in some other (independent) variable; the “effect” or outcome.

Independent Variable

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