Two Quantities X and Y Show a Power Curve Relation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two quantities x and y show a power curve relation y = 2.1x^1.7. Using base-10 logarithmic scales for both x and y axes, the curve is transformed to a line. Find the slope of the line.

• A) 2.1
• B) 0.32
• C) 1.7
• D) 0.23

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