If the function f (x) = -1/2x-7 were graphed, which of the following would be true? A. The y-values would be negative. B. As the x-values increase, the y-values would increase. C. The x-values would be negative. D. As the x-values increase, the y-values would decrease.

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Eloise

22 June, 05:48

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Quentin Barrett · Answer 1

f (x) = - 1/2x-7 (better expressed as f (x) = (-1/2) x - 7) has a negative slope, so as x increases, y decreases. Answer D is correct.

Alaina Woodard · Answer 2

D.

As the x-values increase, the y-values would decrease.