SOLUTION: in the graph of the function y=-3x-2, when the value of x increases by 1 unit, the value of y decreases by how many units?

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Question 1033299: in the graph of the function y=-3x-2, when the value of x increases by 1 unit, the value of y decreases by how many units?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the slope of the line is -3.
The change in y is negative 3 units for each change of positive x unit.