Suppose That for a Curve, as the Variable Measured on the X-Axis

question 439

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for a curve, as the variable measured on the x-axis increases, the variable measured on the y-axis decreases. The curve has a ________ slope.

• A) tangent
• B) positive
• C) negative
• D) hypothetical

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