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In a given linear equation, the value of the independent variable

decreases at a constant rate while the value of the dependent

variable increases at a constant rate. The slope of this line is

(1) positive (3) zero

(2) negative (4) undefined

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(2) Negative

Independent variable is on horizontal line (call is X)

Dependent variable is on vertical line (call it Y)

As X increases (moves to the right), Y decreases (moves down).
From
mathematical point of view, slope is rise/run. Rise is negative, run
is positive. Divide negative number by positive, you get negative.

Hopefully that will make sense :)

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