State If the Line Passing Through the Points $( - 8 , - 9 )$

question 86

Multiple Choice

State if the line passing through the points $( - 8 , - 9 )$ and $( - 2,6 )$ rises, falls, is horizontal, or is vertical.

• A)The line passing through the points \(( - 8 , - 9 )\) and \(( - 2,6 )\) vertical.
• B)The line passing through the points \(( - 8 , - 9 )\) and \(( - 2,6 )\) horizontal.
• C)The line passing through the points \(( - 8 , - 9 )\) and \(( - 2,6 )\) rises.
• D)The line passing through the points \(( - 8 , - 9 )\) and \(( - 2,6 )\) falls.

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Definitions:

But-For Test

A legal test used to determine causation, indicating that an event (the consequence) would not have occurred but for a certain action (the cause).

Actual Cause

also known as "cause in fact," it refers to the factual determination that a defendant's actions are the direct cause of an event or damage.

Plaintiff's Injury

The harm or damage suffered by the plaintiff that forms the basis of their claim in a lawsuit.

Negligence Per Se

is a legal doctrine that deems an act as negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.