If the Equation Y = -10 + 2

question 29

Multiple Choice

If the equation y = -10 + 2.5x was plotted,

• A)the vertical intercept would be -10.
• B)the slope would be -7.5.
• C)it would graph as a downsloping line.
• D)the slope would be -10.

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