The Relationship Between Two Variables That Move in Opposite Directions

question 53

Multiple Choice

The relationship between two variables that move in opposite directions is shown graphically by a line that is

• A)positively sloped.
• B)relatively steep.
• C)relatively flat.
• D)negatively sloped.
• E)curved.

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