SOLUTION: Think about a real-life situation that follows a linear equation, with the independent variable being years. What would the slope tell you about future years?

Question 78610: Think about a real-life situation that follows a linear equation, with the independent variable being years. What would the slope tell you about future years?

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20056) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Think about a real-life situation that follows a linear equation, with the independent variable being years. What would the slope tell you about future years?


INCREASE per year if the slope is positive.
DECREASE per year if the slope is negative.

Edwin

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