The slope of a straight line is necessarily
A)zero.
B)constant.
C)positive.
D)negative.
E)increasing as one moves up the line.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a straight line is the measure of how steeply the line increases or decreases as it moves horizontally (i.e. the change in y-value divided by the change in x-value). If the line has a constant slope, it means that the rate of change of the y-value with respect to the x-value is always the same, regardless of where you are on the line. Therefore, choice B, constant, is the best answer.

The Slope of a Straight Line Is Necessarily