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In a linear equation, the independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate. The slope of this line is

Azero
Bnegative
Cpositive
Dundefined

...?

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The best and most correct answer among the choices provided by your question is the second choice or letter B.

The slope of this line is NEGATIVE.

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Answer: B. negative

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: In a linear equation, the independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate.

We know that the slope of a line is given by :-

\(k=\dfrac{\text{change in y}}{\text{change in x}}\)

According to the given information, if independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate, then the slope of line will be :-

\(k=\dfrac{\text{Negative}}{\text{Positive}}=\text{Negative}\)

Hence, the slope of line = Negative.