Question4. Given the line whose equation is , for every one unit of increase in , which of the following is true about ? (Hint, rearrange into form first.) (1) decreases by 6 (2) increases by 3 (3) increases by 2 (4) decreases by 10
Studdy Solution
STEP 1
1. The line equation given is .
2. We need to rearrange the equation into the slope-intercept form, , where is the slope.
3. The slope indicates the change in for a one-unit increase in .
STEP 2
1. Rearrange the equation into the slope-intercept form.
2. Identify the slope .
3. Determine the change in for a one-unit increase in .
STEP 3
Rearrange the equation into the slope-intercept form .
Start by isolating :
Divide every term by 2 to solve for :
STEP 4
Identify the slope from the equation .
The slope is the coefficient of , which is 3.
STEP 5
Determine the change in for a one-unit increase in .
Since the slope , for every one unit increase in , increases by 3.
The correct statement is: increases by 3. Therefore, the answer is option (2).
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