Slope of a Line Answers

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zero
C
positive
D
negative
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Which linear function represents a slope of ?

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[Image: A two column table with five rows. The first colum...]
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[Image: A coordinate plane with a straight line with a pos...]
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[Image: A two column table with five rows. The first colum...]
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[Image: A coordinate plane with a straight line with a pos...]
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The slope of the graph is –1. Which statement describes how the slope is related to the burning of a candle?

A
candle height increases 1 cm per hour
B
candle height decreases 9 cm per hour
C
candle is 1 cm tall
D
candle burns down 1 cm per hour
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Which statement describes the slope of a graph of the data?

A
For each additional pound, the price increases $0.50.
B
For each additional pound, the price increases $1.50.
C
For every additional dollar, the pumpkin can increase by 1.5 pounds.
D
For every additional dollar, the pumpkin can increase by 0.5 pounds.
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What error did she make?

A
She simplified the denominator incorrectly. The denominator simplifies to –7.
B
She labeled the points incorrectly. The point (–7, 4) should be (x1, y1).
C
She used an incorrect formula. The formula should be the change in y-values with respect to the change in the x-values.
D
She used an incorrect formula. The formula should be the sum of the x-values with respect to the sum of the y-values.

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