Question

linearset2: problem 11
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(1 point) order the following graphs by increasing slope of the line being displayed.
enter the labels of the graphs (a, b, c, and d) in order of increasing slope:
slope < slope < slope < slope
remember that negative numbers are less than positive numbers.
note: you can earn partial credit on this problem

Explanation:

Step1: Determine slope signs

Graph A has a negative - slope, graph B has a positive - slope, graph C has a negative - slope, graph D has a positive - slope. Negative slopes are less than positive slopes.

Step2: Compare negative slopes

For two negative slopes, the steeper the line (in the negative - direction), the smaller the slope. Graph C is steeper than graph A in the negative - direction, so slope of C < slope of A.

Step3: Compare positive slopes

For two positive slopes, the steeper the line, the larger the slope. Graph D is steeper than graph B, so slope of B < slope of D.

Answer:

Slope C < Slope A < Slope B < Slope D