The Slope of a Downward-Sloping Straight Line Can Be Calculated

question 160

Multiple Choice

The slope of a downward-sloping straight line can be calculated as the distance from the

• A)horizontal intercept of the line to the origin divided by the distance from the origin to the vertical intercept of the line.
• B)origin to the horizontal intercept of the line minus the distance from the origin to the vertical intercept of the line.
• C)vertical intercept of the line to the origin divided by the distance from the origin to the horizontal intercept of the line.
• D)vertical intercept of the line to the origin minus the distance from the origin to the horizontal intercept of the line.

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Definitions:

Epidermis

The most superficial layer of the skin.

Dermis

The middle layer of the skin, which contains connective tissue, nerve endings, hair follicles, sweat glands, and oil glands.

Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of fat and connective tissue beneath the skin that serves as insulation and an energy reserve.

Hemorrhage

The loss of blood from a broken blood vessel, either inside or outside the body.