Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Variables

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the variables in an equation that produces a straight line with a negative slope?

• A) The two variables move in opposite directions, and are proportional.
• B) The two variables move in opposite directions, but are not proportional.
• C) The two variables move in the same direction, and are proportional.
• D) The two variables move in the same direction, but are not proportional.

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