Asked by Kerolos Joseph on Jun 28, 2024
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If the equation y = 15 - 4x was plotted,the:
A) vertical intercept would be -4.
B) vertical intercept would be +4.
C) vertical intercept would be +9.
D) slope would be -4.
Vertical Intercept
The point at which a line meets the vertical axis of a graph.
Slope
In economics, slope can represent the rate of change between two variables, often used in the context of supply and demand curves.
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Zybrea KnightJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The slope of the equation y = 15 - 4x is -4, as it is the coefficient of x. The vertical intercept, also known as the y-intercept, occurs where x = 0, which in this equation would be y = 15, not an option provided.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire the ability to analyze and develop equations and graphs from data sets provided.