If X and Y Have a Positive Relationship as Shown

question 8

Multiple Choice

If x and y have a positive relationship as shown by a scatter plot,then the value of y will

• A)increase as the value of x decreases.
• B)increase as the value of x increases.
• C)decrease as the value of x increases.
• D)stay the same as the value of x decreases.

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