When an Inverse Relationship Is Graphed, the Resulting Line or Curve

question 136

Multiple Choice

When an inverse relationship is graphed, the resulting line or curve is:

• A) horizontal.
• B) vertical.
• C) upward-sloping.
• D) downward-sloping.

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